Kenyan Teachers Depart for the US in Search of Greener Pastures

A number of Kenyan teachers departed the nation for the United States on Monday night to start new jobs there.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Diaspora and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, as well as PS Roseline Njogu, witnessed the transaction.
According to a recruitment agency spokesman, approximately 70 instructors were hired in the United States out of a group of 150 who expressed an interest in working in American schools.

She claimed Baltimore City Schools requested the teachers last year.

 “I don’t know whether in five years’ time, your accent will be different,” Mudavadi said in jest when he stood to deliver his speech.

While praising Kenyans' global reputation as diligent workers, the Prime CS reminded the teachers to stay focused, disciplined, and follow the laws of the host country.

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 “You are good workers, you communicate very well and this is why comparatively if you take a Kenyan in the Diaspora and some of our other colleagues from the continent in the Diaspora there’s an inclination to have a Kenyan as the favourite,” he said.

“Appreciate what are the laws in that country and always remember that the moment you are on that plane and you land, you are now under a different jurisdiction and therefore you must respect the laws and regulations of that land.”

Mudavadi stated that there have been instances where Kenyans have gotten themselves in difficulty after moving overseas by attempting to conduct things in undesirable ways.

 “Be very careful because you have to respect the code of ethics and regulations in those countries,” he said.

During a town hall meeting with Mombasa citizens on Sunday night, President William Ruto stated that one way his government is creating jobs is through labor export to foreign countries.

Earlier that day, while addressing inhabitants of Mwatate in Taita Taveta county, Ruto stated that those who get jobs overseas will have their passports approved within a week, with the government covering the flight fees.

 “I have planned that anyone who wants to go abroad for work is given a passport and other needed documents within a week. They will not need to pay for the air ticket, we shall pay for the ticket," he said.

Mudavadi, on the other hand, remained noncommittal on this commitment, even acknowledging the teachers' exorbitant travel expenses.

 “I want to assure you that the government of Kenya will always be as supportive as it can be. Today let me not rush and make any promises that I may not deliver,” he said.  

“There is a famous saying that when you are in public space promise what you can deliver and deliver what you promise but we have heard you that support is necessary in a number of areas,” he added.

Mudavadi said the government will look into how to fast-track visa acquisition and contribute to airfare charges “because putting together this journey can also be expensive”.

“We will reflect on it carefully as we go forward,” he said.

PS Njogu stated that they are pleased to see more Kenyans discovering decent prospects in places far from home and are eager and courageous to go and explore.

She concluded by wishing them all the best.