The government is prioritizing skilled labour to ensure Kenya’s graduates and nation’s skilled manpower seize both local and global opportunities.Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime says the emphasis on skilled labour development reflects a strategic shift towards practical and market driven training that can deliver that can translate to tangible opportunities for Kenyan youth.Mwadime who spoke during an event at Chemasiri Training vocational college said,
“Our overarching goal is for Kenya to benefit from a productive workforce that can earn abroad and send savings back home, strengthening families and the broader economy,” affirmed Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime.
Shadrack Mwadime | Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary
Oku Kaunya ,mp for Teso reiterated his commitment to creating genuine work abroad opportunities for area residents.
The event which drew leaders from across sectors, underscored a shared resolve to expand pathways for Kenyans to gain international experience and return with skills and remittances that bolster local development.
Here’s the plan of how Kenya will turn every skill into a certified opportunity.
Your Experience Now Counts: The RPL Revolution
The government, through the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), is aggressively implementing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. If you’re a skilled hairdresser, a mechanic, a boda-boda operator, a carpenter, or any other artisan, you can now get officially certified for the skills you already possess!
Universities urged to align with the Market
Universities are being urged to redesign their curricula to equip students with relevant, in-demand skills. This move aims to end the era of “qualified but unemployable” graduates and create an agile workforce ready for local industries and international assignments.
Sector Collaboration
The conference underscored a whole-of-society approach. The presence of Emorimor Papa Iteso, the cultural leader bridging Kenya and Uganda, highlighted how regional ties and cultural networks are being leveraged to support labour mobility and opportunity. Leaders from all sectors are uniting to expand partnerships and pathways across the multiple sectors.