The Republic of Kenyas State Department for Diaspora Affairs has entered a partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. This collaboration aims to create localized job opportunities through Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT outsourcing. Qhala Trust, a non-profit organization, has facilitated this partnership, which will connect skilled Kenyan workers with job opportunities in Hamburg, Germany.
The initiative begins with a pilot program in Nakuru County, with plans for future expansion. This city-to-city partnership is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Berlin by key representatives from both countries. Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto presided over the signing ceremony, emphasizing the governments commitment to supporting the BPO sector in Kenya to meet the needs of German and European clients.
President Ruto highlighted Kenyas growing reputation as the silicon savanna, where technology, innovation, and creativity are central to development. He expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration between German technology and Kenyan talent, viewing it as a win-win opportunity for both nations.
The partnership addresses a critical need in Germany, where job growth is significant but immigration constraints limit labor importation. By tapping into Kenyas skilled workforce without physical relocation, this collaboration offers a solution to Germanys labor shortage while providing opportunities for Kenyan professionals.
Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala Trust, emphasized the importance of this partnership in addressing the disparity between talent distribution and opportunity. She sees this agreement as a decisive step towards changing the lives of young, skilled Kenyans by providing them with platforms to apply their talents where they are most needed.
