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KENYA AND JERSEY FIRM SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE ETHICAL LABOUR MIGRATION

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Monday, May 19, 2025(JERSEY)__In a landmark initiative to promote ethical labour migration and broaden overseas employment prospects for Kenyans, the Government of Kenya-through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs-has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GR8 Employment Solutions & Training Limited, a leading Jersey-based recruitment and human resource consultancy.

Diaspora Affairs PS, Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, CBS, hailed the new partnership as a "bridge of opportunity" poised to positively impact the lives of Kenyan workers while deepening ties between Kenya and Jersey Island.

“This Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant milestone in our continued efforts to create meaningful employment opportunities for Kenyan workers abroad,” PS Njogu remarked at the signing ceremony, which was attended by dignitaries such as Hon. Lydiah Haika Munene, Chair of the Diaspora & Migrant Workers Committee, and Hon. Bashir Sheikh Abdullaih, Member of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence & Foreign Relations.

The agreement is built on a foundation of ethical recruitment practices, fair wages, and robust protection of workers’ rights. It also underscores the importance of cultural integration, comprehensive pre-departure training, and ongoing support for Kenyan workers relocating to Jersey and Guernsey.

GR8 Employment Solutions & Training Limited will be instrumental in managing placements, delivering training, and supporting the professional integration of Kenyan workers, ensuring they are well-equipped for success in their international roles.

PS Njogu highlighted that the collaboration aligns with Kenya’s Global Labour Market Strategy (2023–2027), which seeks to reinforce international employment frameworks, enhance global mobility, and support the welfare of the Kenyan diaspora.

 “This collaboration is not just about jobs-it’s about dignity, empowerment, and development,” she affirmed.

PS Njogu further emphasized, “By facilitating structured employment opportunities, we not only empower our people but also harness the immense potential of our diaspora for national development.”

The signing of this MoU is expected to pave the way for new opportunities for both skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in the Channel Islands and beyond, further expanding Kenya’s presence in the global labour market.