Bilateral talks between CS Bore and Kazakhstan’s Labor vice minister are held

Opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan and the establishment of a consulate of Kenya in Kazakhstan were in the center of the discussions between Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore and Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister for Labor Akmadi Sarbassov held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to Bore, this high-level dialogue was focused on the mutual interests of Kenya and Kazakhstan in the labour sector, especially on the complementation of the demand and supply of labour between the two countries and creating opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan.
She also noted that the demand for English and Science teachers in the Central Asian country presents a substantial opportunity for Kenyan educators.
Bore said that Kenya has a robust pool of qualified teachers who can fulfil this demand and foster educational ties between the two nations.
The two other opportunities for Kenyans beyond education are technicians and health professionals.
According to Bore, Kenyan professionals have the potential to serve in various sectors in Kazakhstan, for example, bilateral cooperation in technical fields or in the healthcare sector which continues to expand and requires skilled healthcare professionals.
The draft Bilateral Labour Agreement for Labour Migration has been considered by the team. It will streamline the migration of workers between Kenya and Kazakhstan and will manage the process with the aim to protect workers’ rights, follow employment standards and make the labor migration safe and profitable for the both countries.

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