PS Shadrack Mwangolo, CBS

23/09/2026

Taita Taveta, mwaa tayari?

21/09/2026

Reka wudodi mwingi na propaganda, wuji Jone kwenyu.

18/09/2026

Today afternoon, I officiated the closing ceremony of the fourth Employment and Labour Relations Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE IV) 2026, where I called for stronger collaboration among government, employers, workers' organisations, recruitment agencies and development partners to promote safe, orderly and regular labour mobility. Labour mobility goes beyond migration, encompassing the development of skills that meet international standards, access to decent employment opportunities and protection of the rights and welfare of migrant workers throughout the migration cycle.

I noted that well-managed labour mobility benefits both countries of origin and destination by helping address unemployment and labour shortages, while enabling workers to gain skills, improve their incomes and support their families through remittances. He said Kenya has prioritised labour migration under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, with the Government implementing reforms including pre-departure training, streamlined recruitment processes, improved labour migration information systems, return and reintegration programmes and Bilateral Labour Agreements. Diaspora remittances have become Kenya's leading source of foreign exchange earnings, exceeding USD 5 billion in 2025, according to Central Bank of Kenya statistics.

The three-day symposium brought together stakeholders to deliberate on global and regional migration dynamics, labour migration trends, the future of labour justice, cross-border disputes, judicial innovation, refugee rights to work, alternative dispute resolution, international labour standards, human rights and constitutionalism. This forum had provided an important platform to examine emerging challenges in labour mobility and strengthen partnerships, stressing that the success of the recommendations would depend on effective implementation and sustained collaboration.

16/09/2026

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR KENYA-GERMANY LABOUR MOBILITY

Recently, we laid the groundwork for the upcoming roundtable dinner discussions with a focus on strengthening Kenya-Germany labour mobility.

Kenya remains committed to a labour mobility framework that is skills-driven, demand-led, rights-based and mutually beneficial, building on the strong 63-year partnership between Kenya and Germany.

The discussions provide an important opportunity to deepen cooperation, expand opportunities for skilled Kenyans and promote safe, ethical and mutually beneficial labour mobility.

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

Today afternoon, I welcomed two remarkable representatives from the Orthopedic Technology Network to my office. They presented an innovative initiative titled "Youth Led Medical Professionals," aimed at enhancing prosthetic and orthopedic care across the country through knowledge, innovation, and community impact.

I expressed admiration for the representatives' passion and commitment to transforming the medical field. With the vision of "Together, we build, we empower, and we transform lives," the Orthopedic Technology Network is poised to make a significant impact in the sector. The community looks forward to the positive changes this initiative will bring, reflecting a promising future for youth in the medical profession.

12/09/2026

KENYA, US FIRM DISCUSS JOBS FOR HEALTH CARE

Healthcare professionals to access jobs in the United States following talks between S.D.L & Skills Development & Health Carousel, a U.S.-based healthcare workforce solutions company.
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12/09/2026

Today I engaged with Sebastian Stietzel, the President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Berlin. This builds on Kenya-Germany agreement signed in 2024 which has already opened employment for Kenyans in Germany. We focus on aligning Kenyan curricula with the German system

12/09/2026

Yesterday I was privileged to pay a courtesy call the Kenyan Embassy in Berlin, where I had warmly welcome by Deputy Head of Mission Amb. Sheikh Amin Nuh.

In my address to embassy staff, I urged them to embrace financial discipline, save diligently, and channel investments back into Kenya's economy, while also seeing themselves as ambassadors for Kenyan labour abroad and champions of the Kenyan brand to our German partners.

01/09/2026

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Yesterday, I accompanied Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Dr. Alfred Mutua and NITA senior management team, led by Director General Dr. Rukia Atikiya, convened at the NITA Athi River Conference Centre to review preparations for the upcoming graduation ceremony scheduled for 7th September 2026.

The ceremony presents an important opportunity to celebrate NITA’s achievements and demonstrate its critical role in equipping our youth with the skills and competencies needed for the future world of work.

We reviewed the preparations, addressed outstanding issues, shared ideas and laid the groundwork for a successful event. This will be a significant milestone as NITA graduates more than 350 trainees across various fields, reaffirming our commitment to skills development, decent work and empowering young Kenyans to build dignified livelihoods.

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