Germany and Kenya Sign Landmark Labor Migration Agreement

The deal aims to address labor shortages in Germany while providing job opportunities for skilled Kenyan workers.

Germany will welcome up to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers under the new agreement.
The deal was signed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Kenyan President William Ruto in Berlin.
The agreement includes provisions for the repatriation of Kenyans in Germany without legal permission.
Germany faces a significant labor shortage, requiring about 400,000 skilled immigrants annually to sustain its economy.
Concerns have been raised about a potential brain drain in Kenya, particularly in the medical sector, as professionals seek opportunities abroad.