Germany Debunks Ruto’s 250,000 Jobs Claim For Kenyans
The German government has dismissed President William Ruto’s claim that the recently signed labor migration agreement with Chancellor Olaf Scholz will result in 250,000 Kenyans migrating to Germany.
While acknowledging the signing of a labour agreement, the German Federal Ministry of Interior stated on Saturday, September 14, 2024, that the two countries had not agreed on a specific number of individuals to benefit from the deal.
“The agreement between Germany and Kenya does not include any numbers or quotas of skilled workers who will have the opportunity to work in Germany,” the Ministry said.
“All applicants must fulfill the strict requirements of the German Skilled Immigration Act.”
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In an interview with DW following the signing of the agreement on September 14, 2024, Ruto stated that the deal would create opportunities for 250,000 Kenyans.
“This agreement will unlock 250,000 job opportunities for young pèople from Kenya; that is a bilateral agreement between Germany and Kenya,” Ruto said.
The Head of State went on to say that Kenya had an enormous labor surplus while Germany had a labor deficit.
This Information is clearly false. The agreement between Germany and Kenya does not include any numbers or quotas of skilled workers who will have the opportunity to work in Germany. All applicants must fulfil the strict requirements of the German Skilled Immigration Act. https://t.co/XnT8cWZIMX
— Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat (@BMI_Bund) September 14, 2024
On Saturday, Ruto announced that the first recruitment exercise for the German labor deal would take place in two weeks, beginning September 27, 2024.
During a roundtable event in Germany, Ruto stated that Kenyans were already excited about the labour migration agreement and eager to participate.
“Pèople in Kenya are very excited about the signing of this agreement, and I am told by the Ministry responsible for diaspora affairs that the first recruitment exercise will happen in two weeks. That tells you how ready pèople have been,” Ruto observed.
During the session, Ruto expressed confidence in Kenyan workers, saying that German companies stand to benefit greatly from the workforce.
“The agreement that was signed yesterday protects Kenyan labour from èxploitation, working within the rules and making sure they are renumerated in accordance with the law, and making sure that there is clarity in how they are contracted,” he said.,” he said.
“It also gives our German companies the confidence that they are dealing with people with skills that are genuine, tested, and licensed so that it becomes a win-win both ways.”
The signed agreement states that both governments will support and facilitate the immigration of skilled workers into the European country as long as their qualifications are recognized in the European country.
Furthermore, the German government will not require a job market test when hiring skilled workers.
It will also determine whether a person meets the requirements for entering Germany to look for work or live there while employed.
The agreement also states that the German government will consider extending temporary residence permits to skilled workers who have secured an approved job.
They will also work to promote the legal immigration of IT professionals, even if they lack formal qualifications.
Germany Debunks Ruto’s 250,000 Jobs Claim For Kenyans
