Kenya and Canada have entered into an agreement with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) of Canada to create safe and regular pathways for Kenyan workers to access job opportunities in Canada. The signing ceremony was chaired by Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime, alongside Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya Joshua Tabah and TBB Canada CEO Lara Dyer. This partnership aims to connect qualified Kenyan workers, including refugees and skilled individuals, to genuine job opportunities.
The memorandum of understanding seeks to facilitate the connection of qualified Kenyan workers to job opportunities through employer engagement, skills matching, and migration support. Both Kenya and Canada have pledged to protect the welfare, rights, and dignity of workers throughout the process. Lara Dyer stated that the MoU will link skilled refugees living in Kenya and Kenyan youth to opportunities abroad.
The MoU was finalized following the dedicated efforts of the State Department, building on a mission to Canada led by Principal Secretary Mwadime last September. During the visit, Mwadime met with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick to expand access to the Canadian labor market for skilled Kenyans. This mission was a follow-up to a reciprocal gesture by the Kenyan government, which hosted Canadian delegations in Nairobi in November 2025.
The discussions between Kenya and Canada underscored Kenya's commitment to securing decent and dignified employment for its people through well-structured, ethical, and mutually beneficial partnerships. The forum was attended by the National Assembly Labour Committee chairperson Ken Chonga and prioritized collaboration in the health, education, and construction sectors.
The partnership between Kenya and TBB Canada aims to provide a safe and regular pathway for Kenyan workers to access job opportunities in Canada. This move is expected to benefit skilled Kenyans, including refugees, who are seeking employment abroad. The agreement also highlights the commitment of both countries to protecting the welfare and rights of workers.
The MoU is a significant step towards promoting ethical and mutually beneficial partnerships between Kenya and Canada. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for Kenyan workers and promote economic growth. The partnership will also facilitate the sharing of skills and expertise between the two countries.
The implementation of the MoU is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Kenyan workers and their families. The agreement will provide a safe and regular pathway for workers to access job opportunities abroad, promoting economic growth and development in Kenya. Key stakeholders, including the National Assembly Labour Committee, will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the partnership.
Key points
- The MoU aims to facilitate the connection of qualified Kenyan workers to genuine job opportunities in Canada.
- The partnership prioritizes collaboration in the health, education, and construction sectors.
- The agreement promotes ethical and mutually beneficial partnerships between Kenya and Canada.
