Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Monday, July 30 saw off the first batch of 67 teachers headed to the U.S after securing job placements in various schools.
While addressing the teachers, who were accompanied by family and friends, Mudavadi said the government was proud to see the first group of teachers secure jobs in America.
He explained that the move is a testament to the government’s commitment to supporting professional development and facilitating skills transfer as a result of global job market demands and emerging opportunities.
“Today, we proudly send off a cohort of Kenyan teachers who have secured job placements in various district schools across the United States of America,” he said.
The PCS charged the teachers to be the best brand ambassadors for Kenya, even as he lauded them for making it through the thorough interviews during the recruitment process.
“We must always remember that the moment you are on that plane and you land, you are in a different jurisdiction, and you must adhere to the rules and regulations so that you don’t land on the wrong side of the law,” Mudavadi said.
“We have had some incidents where Kenyans move and assume that it is like what we normally do back here. Be very careful because you have to respect the code of ethics and regulations in those countries.”
He emphasized that the government remains committed to safeguarding and protecting the rights and welfare of the Kenyan diaspora and to integrating their valuable contributions into the country’s building processes.
Mudavadi Plea to the Teachers
Mudavadi urged the educators to elevate Kenya’s education standards on the international stage and to serve as an inspiration for others who aspire to work abroad, not only in education but across diverse sectors.
“Kenyans are very good in terms of their skills and how they have been able to showcase and prove themselves. You are good workers, you communicate very well, and this is why you should take the Kenyan in the diaspora and some of our other colleagues from the continent in the diaspora; there is an inclination to have Kenyans as the favorites,” Mudavadi said.
“We are looking at you with a lot of hope that you prosper because when you do, then Kenya also prospers. Lay the ground for the others who will come after you.”
He said the government has heard calls to assist in a number of areas, including the issue of visas and foreign travels.
“I want to assure you that the government of Kenya will be as supportive as it can be,” he said.
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Diaspora PS
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu called on the soon-to-be Kenyan diaspora to always be their brother’s keeper while working abroad and to engage Kenya missions abroad in case of any challenges.
The recruitment was conducted by Consult Centre Limited, a National Employment Authority registered agency, in conjunction with PESUAR International Job Placement Consultancy, a diaspora-owned and registered recruitment agency in the US.
Other notable leaders who attended the event include Amb. Isaiya Kabira, Secretary-Investments and Entrepreneurship, and Irene Karari, Director-Skills and Expertise Division.
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Teachers Resign from TSC
This comes after reports that thousands of teachers resigned from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and signed contracts to go to the UK and US.
According to reports, the teachers opted to take the opportunity to help fill a shortage of 400,000 teachers in the two countries and earn better salaries.
While addressing the press, some of the teachers cited delayed promotions from TSC, lack of infrastructure, and the need for further education for promotions as the reasons leading to the mass exodus.
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