Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, on Monday, December 9, announced plans to develop a mobile App that will help migrant workers facing mistreatment abroad to contact the government more efficiently.
In a statement on X, CS Mutua said that this was in a bid to facilitate safe, legal, and dignified migration pathways especially for Kenyans.
“To further support our migrant workers, we are planning on developing an innovative mobile app that will address distress matters for those who might find themselves in danger or require any form of assistance. Mutua stated.
“This app will provide a direct line to the government, ensuring timely interventions and protection for our people,” he also stated.
The government plans to reach this goal through partnerships and bilateral agreements that Mutua said have already opened doors for thousands of Kenyans to work away from home.
Speaking at the Jamhuri National Jobs Fair at KICC, the CS also reiterated that, even though labour export was a great resource for Kenya, no citizen was being forced to take that step and that those flying out are doing so voluntarily.
