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1,500 Kenyans migrant workers set for jobs in Lebanon

Erick Rutto

President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and industry, Erick Rutto gives his speech during Fairtrade Global Business Summit held on October 4, 2023 at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi.

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By  Moses Nyamori

Reporter

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • According to the agreement, local agencies will provide pre-departure training to the employees.
  • Lebanese agent representatives will communicate any special training requirements for employees to their Kenyan counterparts.

The first batch of 1,500 Kenyan migrant workers are set to leave for Lebanon soon as part of an employment deal between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and various agencies.

KNCCI has signed an agreement with the Kenya Association of Private Employment Agencies (Kapea) and the Association of Skilled Migrant Agencies of Kenya (Asmak) to find jobs for Kenyans in Lebanon.

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