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Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that Kenya has secured commitments for 293,600 job opportunities in Saudi Arabia following bilateral talks held in Riyadh on November 12, 2026.
Mutua met with Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister for Labour, Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain, at the Ministry of Labour offices in Riyadh. Kenyan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Joseph Masila, and senior officials from both governments were present at the meeting.
Among the issues discussed was the lifting of travel restrictions imposed on Kenyans following reports of an Ebola case linked to a traveller who entered Kenya.
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Mutua noted that the case was identified and isolated promptly and that Kenya has recorded no community transmission. He said both sides are working towards restoring full access for Kenyan workers.
The two governments also agreed that their technical teams would finalise a skilled workers recruitment agreement within one month. Additional agenda items included pre-departure training, working conditions, remuneration, and recruitment costs for domestic workers.
