Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary bour has emphasized the importance of learning foreign languages for Kenyan students aspiring to secure employment abroad.
Speaking at the Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), PS Mwadime underscored the critical role of bilateral Labour Agreements between Kenya and other countries.
He highlighted the need for students to learn the German language, given the potential job placements in Germany.
PS Mwadime lauded the efforts of the State Department for Labour in creating job opportunities for the youth both locally and internationally.
He reassured students of the government’s ongoing initiatives to facilitate job placements abroad, citing an upcoming agreement on September 13 with Germany, which will enable Kenyan doctors and nurses to work in the country.
Additionally, PS Mwadime emphasized the importance of labour attachees in foreign countries to assist Kenyan workers in times of distress, urging students to adhere to proper procedures for overseas employment.
