Kenya Flags Off Teachers to the United States for Job Placement
The flag-off ceremony for Kenyan teachers who have secured job placements in the United States was graced on Saturday by Amb. Isaiya Kabira, Secretary of Investments & Entrepreneurship, and Ms. Irene Karari, Acting Director of the Skills and Expertise Division.
This diaspora-led initiative is pivotal in the ongoing efforts by the Government through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to source job opportunities abroad, further enhancing Kenya’s socio-economic development.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs says is committed to promoting the welfare of the Kenyan diaspora.
The recruitment initiative offers comprehensive support during the transition period, which includes pre-departure sessions.
In attendance were Dr. Peter Ruhiri, CEO of Pesuar International Job Placement Consultancy, and government officials from several agencies. Their presence highlighted the collaborative efforts to ensure the successful placement of Kenyan teachers abroad.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Kenya, is actively involved in sourcing international job opportunities to boost Kenya’s socio-economic development. This diaspora-led initiative aligns with the department’s mandate to support the welfare of the Kenyan diaspora.
“The diaspora-led initiative plays a key role in the ongoing efforts by the Government through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to source for job opportunities abroad to further enhance Kenya’s socio-economic development.”
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is engaged with the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other stakeholders in February to find employment opportunities for Kenyan teachers abroad.
Surplus of teachers
Calvin Anyuor, TSC Director Legal, highlighted that Kenya has an excess of teachers, and finding them jobs overseas would be beneficial. He explained that discussions with key stakeholders have begun to address this issue.
‘’We have started engaging key stakeholder to export the teaching resource because we have a surplus of teachers in the country.
Anyuor reported that TSC is collaborating with the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other relevant government bodies to enable Kenyan teachers to teach English in Germany.
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Anyuor emphasized the importance of maintaining the quality of education. He questioned the standards of teachers being sent abroad, stressing the need for them to meet global educational demands.
Anyuor noted that stakeholders demand lower grades for teaching compared to other professions like Medicine or Law. He criticized this discrepancy, pointing out that despite lower expectations, teachers are expected to produce highly qualified professionals like engineers and pilots.
Currently, TSC employs over 400,000 teachers. By next year, the Commission aims to hire 46,000 teacher interns on permanent and pensionable terms. These interns are nearing the completion of their two-year contract programs.
Kenya Flags Off Teachers to the United States for Job Placement
