The second edition of the Kazi Majuu Football Tournament converged at Kinoru Stadium in North Imenti Constituency, leveraging football to connect local youth with critical information on employment, TVET skills development, and safe labor migration. The tournament brought together 64 teams from across the constituency—with 24 competing in the day’s feature matches—and provided full football kits and balls to all participating teams as part of a broader youth empowerment mandate.
Principal Secretary (PS) for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, noted that sports serve as an engaging avenue to reach young people with actionable information regarding legal pathways to work abroad. The initiative aligns with the government’s multi-pronged employment framework spanning Kazi kwa Ground, Kazi kwa Mtandao, and Kazi Majuu.
On-Site Government Services and Skills Advisory
To bring public services directly to the youth, several key state agencies set up informational desks at the venue, including Huduma Centre, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund.
Guidelines for Safe Labor Migration
Addressing the attendees, PS Njogu cautioned job seekers against falling victim to rogue recruitment agencies and illicit overseas job scams. She outlined key steps for young people intending to pursue international opportunities:
- Prerequisites: Ensure you possess a valid passport, obtain industry-relevant technical skills, and engage exclusively with licensed recruitment agencies.
- Due Diligence: Verify agency credentials independently and avoid rushed decisions driven by desperation.
- Transparency: Steer clear of individuals demanding bribes or using high-pressure tactics to process travel arrangements.
Njogu emphasized that the government continues to strengthen protection frameworks for Kenyan workers abroad, citing recent repatriation efforts for vulnerable citizens and minors as part of the state’s ongoing labor welfare interventions.