Kenya and Talent Beyond Boundaries sign immigration agreement with Canada

The Kenyan government and the Canadian organization Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) have signed a memorandum of understanding in Nairobi to facilitate legal employment pathways for skilled Kenyans and refugees in Kenya to Canada.

The agreement aims to establish safe, orderly, and ethical recruitment processes by matching worker skills with the needs of Canadian employers. It includes support for the immigration process and protections for workers' rights and well-being upon arrival in Canada. TBB has committed to monitoring employed individuals to mitigate the risks of exploitation and unfair recruitment practices.

Kenyan Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, noted that the agreement was finalized in less than a year. The Kenyan government intends to transform selected educational institutions into recruitment centers to link training directly with employment and reduce reliance on unregulated agencies. TBB focuses on high-demand sectors, including healthcare and technical trades.