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On #UbaloziTime today, Kenya’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-@KenyaRiyadh, Amb. Joseph Masila, paid a courtesy visit to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs where he held discussions with Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu. The discourse was centered on enhancing service delivery for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia, strengthening Kenya's relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, creating new pathways for the Kenyan skilled workforce as well as exploring new markets for Kenyan products. The meeting was attended by Amb. @HadhiamboHellen, Secretary for Diaspora Welfare and Partnerships, Amb. Isaiya Kabira-@i_kabira, Secretary for Diaspora Investments, Skills and Entrepreneurship, Ms. Emma Gicheha, Director, Welfare and Rights Division and Ms. Irene Karari-@ikarari, Director, Skills and Expertise Division. #KenyaInKSA #DiasporaFirst

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀-𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 His Excellency Matsuura Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya,-@JapaninKenya, paid a courtesy call on Diaspora Affairs PS, Ms. @roselinenjogu . The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in labour mobility and the establishment of a Memorandum of Cooperation. Amb. Hiroshi briefed the Principal Secretary on ongoing efforts to upskill Kenyan youth through language training and proficiency testing, thereby enhancing their employability in Japan. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering people-to-people relations and exploring mutually beneficial frameworks. Accompanying the Ambassador was Mr. Kanatsu Naoto, Director of Japan Information & Culture at the Embassy of Japan. Also present: Ms. Irene Karari (Director, Skills & Expertise Division); Mr. Edson Kang'ethe (Deputy Director, Asia & the Pacific Directorate-SDFA); Mr. Philip Opwora (FSO); Ms. Velma Mudibo (FSO); and Ms. Semra Omondi (FSO). #KenyaJapanPartnership

No more Kenyans will be enlisted into the Russian military special operations.-PS Roseline K. Njogu,CBS 📹Courtesy: @kbcchannel1

Are you looking for a job in Germany? Visit make-it-in-germany.com/.../arbeiten-i…. You will find information about the various ways to find a job in Germany. Also, get in touch with @Diaspora_KE, follow us on our social media platforms or write to kazimajuu@diaspora.go.ke for more details.

Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyan citizens will be recruited for Ukraine war, says Nairobi's FM Musalia Mudavadi aje.news/z68yni

Russia acknowledges Kenya's right to check on its citizens serving in SMO All foreign citizens who've signed up for the SMO have done so voluntarily Russia's and Kenya's MODs will remain in touch on the topic

Notice to Employers and Employees in the Private Sector In light of current regional developments, and with a firm commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of all and maintaining stability across workplaces, the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, recommends that remote working arrangements apply on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for all employees in private-sector entities wherever the nature of work permits. Sectors whose operational requirements necessitate physical presence at the workplace are exempt; such establishments must strictly comply with all approved safety protocols and take all necessary measures to ensure the highest level of protection for their personnel. Exemptions also extend to retail outlets and service-oriented activities involving direct engagement with the public, including shops, consumer cooperatives, and restaurants, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential goods and services to the community. The State affirms that the safety and security of all employees is its foremost priority, and commends the cooperation of employers and workers. It calls upon all stakeholders to act responsibly, with vigilance and solidarity under these circumstances. May our nation remain protected, and may peace, security, and stability endure. #MOLQTR

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓

🚨 Following the evolving security situation in a number of countries in the Middle East, Kenyans in Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, kindly: 1. Immediately register with GoK platform.diaspora.go.ke/api/users/regi… 2. Shelter in place (minimize movement) 3. Follow official guidance from your host government and the Kenya Embassy in your country 4. Stay in communication with your family and friends Diaspora in those countries, and their families, can reach us on our 24 hour response center (details in flier). @Diaspora_KE @KenyaRiyadh @KenyainKuwait @KEmbassytelaviv @KenyaDoha @ForeignOfficeKE @MusaliaMudavadi @abudhabi_kenyaE @KENYAinIRAN

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

We reiterate that if you get an opportunity, check on neaims.go.ke or with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs:

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It has come to our attention that these outfits Triple K and Kenka Company who are **not licensed** are trying to recruit people for diaspora jobs. Do not fall for this scam. You could be a victim of human trafficking. These fliers are circulating on various WhatsApp groups. Always confirm that you’re working with a licensed agent through neaims.go.ke We are dealing with these “agents”. #KaziMajuu #KaaChonjo

@am_ges @thabanimnyama We are many 😂😂

@thabanimnyama Here I am folliwing the coversation thinking its Ridgeways kiambu Road Kenya. Then Boom....handidi Muyedzo etc n I know wrong turn....🤣

I’m tired of pretending, who stays at that well guarded house along Ridgeway Road guys? 🥲 I remember someone’s car breaking down in front of that house as I was coming back from my day’s errands and I never saw that many black suits show out of nowhere 😂

𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 Today marked a milestone in Kenya's global skills drive with the launch of German language lessons in one of the institutions of higher learning in the country. In her keynote address as the chief guest at the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), Diaspora Affairs PS, Ms. @roselinenjogu, CBS, lauded the initiative as a strategic step under the Kenya-Germany Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement, signed in September 2024. Read more…. diaspora.go.ke/s/17

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐙𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐔𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 The Government of Kenya has signed a Letter of Intent(LoI) with Athari Global, a diaspora-owned Canadian firm, to significantly advance the Muuguzi Majuu Programme. The signing ceremony, which formalized the strategic partnership, was led by Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu ,CBS on behalf of the Government, and Dr. Deepak Soni, Chief Executive Officer of Athari Global. The Letter of Intent provides the foundation for developing a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will outline the implementation, governance, and accountability structures for the full programme. Read more....diaspora.go.ke/news-details.p…

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐘 The State Department for Diaspora Affairs engaged with the IHK FOSA in Nuremberg-Germany’s national authority for assessing and recognizing foreign professional and vocational qualifications. The session was co-chaired by Ms. Irene Karari, Director of the Skills and Expertise Division who led the Kenya multi-agency teams, and Ms. Heike Klembt-Kriegel, Head of IHK FOSA. IHK FOSA is pivotal in enabling skilled migrants to access employment matching their qualifications. Its recognition decisions directly impact how swiftly professionals access Germany’s labour market, the calibre of positions they obtain, and the degree of workplace protection they receive. Read more… diaspora.go.ke/s/z