The Kenyan government is advocating for enhanced protections for its citizens working abroad due to prevalent issues such as fraudulent recruitment, human trafficking, and unfair labor practices.

• Over 540,000 Kenyans are currently employed internationally, with diaspora remittances exceeding $5 billion in 2025.
• Key figures include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chief Justice Martha Koome, both calling for stronger legal frameworks and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• The fourth Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE Four) in Nairobi served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss these critical issues.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is urging Kenyans seeking overseas employment to verify all job offers through official government channels to prevent exploitation and trafficking.

• Over 580,000 Kenyans have secured employment abroad through government programs.
• Key entities involved include the Ministry of Labour, the National Employment Authority, and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
• Mudavadi highlighted that diaspora remittances exceeded $5 billion in 2025, making them a significant source of foreign exchange.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an arrest warrant for Elizaphan Michira, who is accused of running a fake jobs scam targeting Kenyans seeking employment in Canada.

• The suspect allegedly collected substantial sums of money from victims for fraudulent visa processing, medical examinations, biometrics, and air travel.
• Key organizations involved include the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Milimani Law Courts.
• An arrest warrant has been issued and remains active for Michira, who is reportedly from Borabu District, Makenene Location, Matutu Sub-Location.