Kenya’s Labour Migration Deal with Germany | A Good or Bad Deal?

In this video, we explore the implications of Kenya’s new labor agreement with Germany. This partnership aims to address labor shortages in Germany while potentially providing opportunities for skilled Kenyan workers.

Let us discuss the details of this agreement, including its focus on sectors like healthcare, construction, and transportation. We’ll examine how this deal could benefit Kenyan workers by offering better wages and vocational training, and we’ll also consider the concerns regarding potential brain drain and its impact on Kenya’s future workforce.

Please share your thoughts in the comments. How do you see this agreement affecting Kenya's future?

Timestamps:

0:32 - What Is the Agreement?
1:30 - The Kenyan and German relationship
2:09 - Benefits for Germany
2:59 - Benefits for Kenya
4:01 - The Risks
6:29 - Conclusion: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship?
7:10 - What Do You Think?

[absolutely_chill]

I agree. Kenya has no shortage of a young educated populace. So in my opinion professionals migrating abroad won't have any significant impact on the local economy. Not any time soon. The kenya govt needs to stimulate growth of the local economy to absorb the trained professionals. A tall order no less.

[CharlotteLea]

Very good video, Marvin. I was thinking a lot about this last year and can see both the pros and cons. I believe it could help bring money back to Kenya in the long term, and new skills will benefit the country. In my opinion, the deal itself isn't the issue, but there's a bitter aftertaste in the idea that Kenyans should be doing our lower-level jobs, while integration here becomes increasingly difficult. That's why I think brain drain won't be the problem in the long term; most people will likely return.

[leonhenry]

bad idea for Kenya. you're welcome

[nyoni_tour]

Great move that’s how turkey 🇹🇷 developed they are many Turkish people who went to Germany as labour during the 60s. Turkey is very developed as we see today.

[JimmaworkWaktole]

We have to librate our mind from slavery idea first. This is sirious hidden disease which put us in the position of disrespect. I came to America legally by winning DV lottery. Most came illegaly. But both of us treated differently. Those who came illegaly get more treatment than leggals and their proudness is over the roof. I personally not proud of being migrant while i have my own country.I have a plan to retun to my country to start small business. Loss of belongigness and connection are the main problems that i faced since i hitted the land. Africa is rich they are the one who told us about the poorness of it.Health is more than a wealth. We African are blessed with that.Their unhealthy life style and stress are the top main causes of health issues.So, it is better to understand the difference.I am proud of being African.Great love and respect for Africa!

[freedomm]

It's not migration, but a deal to serve gaps in Germany for skilled and semi-skilled workers. When Euroupeans come to settle in Kenya, they call themselves "expats" not migrants. Similarly, it will be Kenyan expats working in Germany under this agreement. As a Kenyan who lived in Germany for a little over a year for grad school. I think the Kenyans who agree to go will get very homesick once they see what life there is like and most will return after attaining their short-term financial goals. Germany will have to cast a wider net to harvest skilled workers because, in my opinion, the average Kenyan wouldn't enjoy living in Germany longterm. Come back to this comment in a few years and I'll show you I am right.