RUTO ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT OF KENYANS TO WORK IN JAPAN

President William Ruto has announced that Japanese companies have started recruiting Kenyans to work in Japan. Speaking on August 20 2025, Ruto told the Yokohama City Assembly that his administration is ready to sign a labour mobility agreement to allow more Kenyans to work in Japan.
Ruto explained that Kenyan workers will help contribute to the Japanese economy and strengthen the bond between the two countries.
"I am pleased to note that many Japanese companies have already begun recruiting Kenyan graduates for training and deployment in Japan. The Government of Kenya is committed to formalising labour mobility frameworks with Japan, enabling more young Kenyans to contribute to Japan’s economy while deepening the bonds between our peoples." He said.
Ruto urged the private sector in Yokohama to seize the boundless opportunities in Kenya. He stated that Kenya’s Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones provide world-class benchmarks for investors.
Besides, the President said Kenya is also home to one of Africa’s most vibrant technology ecosystems, widely known as the Silicon Savannah. “Our relationship must rise to a higher level that fully harnesses the opportunities that exist in my country,” he said.
Further, Ruto invited the Japanese private sector to seize the immense opportunities that Kenya presents as the gateway to Africa’s growth. He explained that Kenya boasts a large pool of well-educated, tech-savvy young people who are adequately equipped to work with the most advanced technologies to drive innovation across all sectors.