A comprehensive, all-in-one hub has been unveiled in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, to deliver extensive support for aspiring Kenyan migrant workers, returning migrants, and their families.
The Kenya Labour Migration Resource Centre (KLMRC), established with the backing of the National Employment Authority (NEA) and supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), is designed to enhance the networks and assistance available to Kenyans seeking employment overseas.
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua noted that the government is relentlessly refining the sector by creating clearer processes, stronger policies, and robust structures to ensure safe migration and confident reintegration for returnees.
He emphasized that migration should not be viewed as a retreat from Kenya but as a constructive route that can bolster the nation—through remittances, investment, and the transfer of knowledge and skills.
Edith Okoki, Director General of NEA, stated that the services offered at the facility will be pivotal in promoting secure, well-informed, and productive labour mobility. “The centre will provide guidance, counselling, and a range of services related to overseas employment,” she said.
This Eldoret facility becomes the sixth KLMRC outlet, joining locations in Nairobi, Thika, Machakos, Kisumu, and Mombasa. NEA is expanding the reach of the centers to bring essential services closer to communities across the country.
“The Centre will offer guidance on ethical recruitment, validated job pathways, safe migration procedures, and workers’ rights. It will be a place where dignity is safeguarded and aspirations are transformed into reality,” Okoki added.
The launch arrives at a timely moment for residents of Uasin Gishu who plan to seek opportunities abroad, particularly as many locals have previously fallen victim to unscrupulous agents.
ILO representatives note that the center strengthens Kenya’s labour migration governance framework and contributes to the National Labour Migration Policy and the broader development agenda.
The Kenya Labour Migration Resource Centre is presented as a practical response to these challenges.
It embodies the principles of fair recruitment, access to accurate information, protection for migrant workers, and the promotion of safe and productive migration pathways, a focus long championed by the ILO within international labour standards.
