President William Ruto has reached an agreement with Qatar's Labour Minister Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri to fast-track the operationalization of a new Qatari visa center in Nairobi by early 2026, aiming to boost job opportunities for Kenyans.

• The agreement will increase job openings for Kenyans by 13,000 across various skill categories.
• The deal aims to improve the Labour Mobility Program, allowing Kenyans to gain global experience and contribute to Kenya's development.
• The new visa center will streamline worker movement, eliminate past bottlenecks, and protect workers from rogue recruitment practices, bringing the total number of Kenyan workers in Qatar to 90,000.