- Kenya and Iraq have held bilateral talks exploring expanded labour mobility, including job opportunities for Kenyan teachers.
- President Ruto and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have discussedcooperation in education, trade, energy, ICT and cultural exchange during UN General Assembly talks in New York.
- CS Ogamba has highlightedKenya’s pool of qualified educators, though implementation will depend on further discussions on recruitment and qualification recognition.
Kenyan teachers could soon access new employment opportunities in Iraq following discussions between Kenya and the Iraqi government on expanding labour mobility between the two countries.
President William Ruto and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba joining the Kenyan delegation.
The talks focused on strengthening Kenya-Iraq relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors, including education, trade and investment, energy, ICT, cultural exchange and human capital development.
Education emerged as a key area of cooperation, with the two sides discussing ways of creating opportunities for Kenyan educators to take up professional positions in Iraq. Kenya has a large pool of qualified teachers and other education professionals whose skills and experience could contribute to education systems in other countries.
The proposed expansion of labour mobility could provide Kenyan educators with another avenue to seek international employment while strengthening professional and cultural ties between the two countries.
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CS Ogamba said Kenya is home to highly trained and experienced professionals whose expertise can make a meaningful contribution to education systems beyond the country’s borders.
The discussions also covered cooperation in energy, including oil and natural gas, ICT, trade and investment, cultural exchange and human capital development.
The proposed education partnership comes amid growing efforts to expand opportunities for Kenyan professionals in international labour markets. However, the implementation of the proposed opportunities will depend on further discussions between the two governments on issues such as recruitment, recognition of qualifications, employment terms and other requirements.
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Kenya and Iraq have maintained diplomatic relations based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation for the benefit of their people and economies
By Kithinji Njeru
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