Kenyan Govt Secures Jobs in Canada, Set to Alter Visa Processing
Kenyan Govt Secures Jobs in Canada, Set to Alter Visa Processing: The Kenyan Government has signed multiple deals with Canada aimed at provision of jobs for Kenyans.
In a statement; Foreign Affairs principal secretary revealed that this was after the conclusion of the Kenya-Canada Binational Commission co-chaired with Cheryl Urban, the Assistant Deputy Minister for Sub-Saharan Africa Global Affairs.
He stated,”Met with Canada’s Minister for International Development, Ahmed Hussen, today and expressed deep appreciation for Canada’s support for Kenya’s sustainable development including in the education, health, climate and blue economy sectors,”
The two countries therefore, agreed on labour migration which will see workers from Kenya travel to Canada for migration and vice versa.
PS Korir further detailed that the countries agreed on working towards eliminating consular and administrative barriers in the visa process.
He stated, “We also agreed on addressing constraints with the GOK (the Government of Kenya) service portal. I am deeply grateful for the spirit of partnership that guided our deliberation,”
Another agreement signed is on peace and security, a sustainable blue economy, and a coordinated approach to multilateral challenges.
Canada stated,”So much accomplished together. Thank you Kenya for the partnership and thank you Sing’Oei for your leadership.
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