Government to Roll Out Digital System to Track Kenyans Working Abroad

The Kenyan government is introducing a new digital platform aimed at keeping better track of young Kenyans who go abroad for work. This move comes in response to increasing reports of youth being scammed or mistreated by recruitment agencies.

The system, called the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will first be rolled out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a popular destination for Kenyan job seekers.

The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Dubai attended by officials from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), including CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue. They met with Kenya’s Consul General in Dubai and other stakeholders to come up with ways to make labour migration safer and more organized.

This new platform will act as a central digital hub that lets the government monitor Kenyan workers abroad, manage their documentation, and ensure their well-being.

YEDF CEO Moriasia Rabu emphasized that the system will improve data sharing and accountability in how Kenyan workers are handled overseas. He added that it will be especially useful now, at a time when more youth are seeking opportunities outside the country.

In addition to launching LMMIS, the government also plans to strengthen pre-departure orientation programs. These sessions will educate job seekers about their rights, workplace expectations, and personal safety, so they’re better prepared before heading overseas.

The team also stressed the need to build partnerships with trusted employers and human resource consultants in the UAE. This is meant to ensure that the jobs Kenyan youth get are fair, legal, and meet international labour standards.

The new system will be rolled out in stages, starting with the UAE before expanding to other countries where many Kenyans work.

This development follows an earlier announcement by Labour CS Alfred Mutua, who said the government is working with the Youth Fund to support more job seekers. In May, 130 young people were helped to get jobs abroad through this initiative, and another 300 are expected to benefit soon through a pilot program under the Uwezo Fund.