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September 22, 2026
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Kenya unveils plan to make workers' skills recognised across Africa

Kenya unveils plan to make workers' skills recognised across Africa

Kenya to pilot MasterKey, a digital skills passport letting African credentials be verified across borders to widen youth job opportunities, President Ruto says...

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Kenya is launching a digital system, the MasterKey Corridor, to enable cross-border recognition of workers' skills and qualifications across Africa.

  • The system will create a secure digital record of verified skills, qualifications, and work experience.
  • President William Ruto announced the initiative at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City.
  • MasterKey aims to ensure "talent should be portable, skills should be trusted, and opportunity should cross borders."

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