Twenty-seven Kenyan TVET graduates are set to begin new careers in Dubai after being flagged off for employment opportunities in the construction and hospitality sectors.
The graduates were flagged off by the Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr Esther Thaara Muoria, in a move aimed at connecting locally trained youth with international job opportunities.
Muoria said the deployment marked another milestone in the government's efforts to translate technical skills into employment and improve the livelihoods of young people.
She urged the graduates to uphold discipline, professionalism and integrity in their workplaces, while applying the skills acquired during their training. She also encouraged them to save and invest their earnings wisely to secure their financial future.
The latest deployment is part of the State Department for TVET's broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities through partnerships with international recruitment agencies and a dedicated graduate placement unit.
Muoria revealed that more TVET graduates were awaiting deployment to the United Arab Emirates as the government continues to pursue opportunities for skilled Kenyan workers abroad.
The initiative is also gaining ground in the maritime sector, with 22 Kenyan professionals trained through TVET already working aboard international cruise ships, while another 44 are expected to join by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, the November 2026 Ukulima Majuu recruitment exercise is underway, offering further opportunities for Kenyans seeking employment in the agricultural sector overseas.
To address the financial challenges associated with travelling for overseas employment, the State Department has also partnered with Consolidated Bank to facilitate financing for graduates' travel and related logistics.
The overseas placement programme forms part of the government's wider efforts to tackle youth unemployment by matching technical and vocational training with labour market demands, both locally and internationally.
With more graduates lined up for deployment, TVET institutions are increasingly becoming a pathway to international careers, giving Kenyan youth opportunities to apply their skills beyond the country's borders.
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