German opens door for thousands of Kenyan workers in labour deal

Germany will accept 250,000 "skilled and semi-skilled workers" from Kenya under a new labor migration agreement. This deal aims to help Kenya's unemployment crisis and Germany's skilled labor shortage. Already, five Kenyan bus drivers have begun working in Germany as part of a pilot project.

The agreement also simplifies the repatriation of undocumented Kenyans in Germany and allows for long-term visas for education or vocational training.

It highlights the need for Germany to attract talent, with officials stating, "We simply have to position ourselves in Germany in such a way that it is attractive to come here."

However, concerns exist about potential brain drain in Kenya as professionals seek opportunities abroad.