More Gulf Jobs As Kenya, Saudi Arabia Sign New Labour Deal

More Gulf Jobs As Kenya, Saudi Arabia Sign New Labour Deal

Kenya and Saudi Arabia have inked a new labour pact to increase work prospects for Kenyans.

This is one of the main consequences of Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi’s official visit to the Gulf country.

The improved labour agreement was inked alongside numerous other bilateral agreements as the two countries sought to strengthen economic cooperation and political connections.

According to Mudavadi, the agreement is intended to increase employment prospects for Kenyans seeking work in Saudi Arabia while also bolstering the country’s labor migration policy.

The labour deal was among several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the visit, which also covered investment promotion and cultural cooperation.

Kenya also signed a partnership between the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Saudi Export-Import (EXIM) Bank to promote exports, investment, and knowledge exchange.

KENYA–SAUDI ARABIA BILATERAL ENGAGEMENTS 🇰🇪🇸🇦

KEY OUTCOMES & BENEFITS TO KENYANS. pic.twitter.com/t3ayzHsAxS— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) July 7, 2026

Beyond labour, the two countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in agriculture, with Mudavadi visiting Almarai, one of the world’s largest dairy companies.

Here he explores opportunities for technology transfer and investment that could help modernise Kenya’s dairy sector and improve food security.

Further in the energy sector, the Kenyan delegation held talks with Aramco Trading on enhancing energy security and exploring future collaboration.

Strong business partnerships are the engine of economic growth, driving investment, creating jobs and opening new markets for our people.

As I concluded my visit to Riyadh, I engaged Kenyan and Saudi business leaders at a roundtable, where I reaffirmed that Kenya is open for… pic.twitter.com/bgh4gXGHnZ— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) July 6, 2026

Mudavadi also met Kenyan and Saudi business leaders during a business roundtable, where discussions focused on attracting investment into priority sectors including infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, ICT and energy.

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Additionally, the visit marked the inaugural Kenya-Saudi Arabia Political Consultations, co-chaired by Mudavadi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

This lays the foundation for closer cooperation between the two countries.

According to the government, the agreements are expected to boost trade and investment, create jobs, and strengthen energy and agricultural partnerships.

Additionally, it will also promote skills and knowledge transfer, and improve the business environment for investors in both countries.

The government described the visit as a significant step in advancing Kenya’s economic diplomacy agenda.

It aims to deepen its partnership with Saudi Arabia to deliver tangible economic opportunities for Kenyan citizens.

More Gulf Jobs As Kenya, Saudi Arabia Sign New Labour Deal

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