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In a statement, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed listed four crucial areas of bilateral cooperation that Ruto will push during his trip.
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It includes employment opportunities for the youth and enhanced educational and vocational opportunities.
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State House has highlighted key benefits that Kenya expects to gain from President William Ruto’s visit to Germany.
Ruto is scheduled to depart the country Thursday evening on a two-day official visit.
In a statement, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed listed four crucial areas of bilateral cooperation that Ruto will push during his trip.
It includes employment opportunities for the youth and enhanced educational and vocational opportunities.
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“Both countries encourage the immigration of skilled workers who have completed vocational training or a university-level degree, and whose qualifications have been recognized by the competent authorities of the other party,” he said.
Mohamed noted that Germany is set to waive visa requirement for a labour market test for Kenyans prior to employment.
On education, Germany, he explained is set to issue long-stay visas for eligible Kenyans pursuing studies or vocational training.
Upon completion, Kenyan students and apprentices may extend their stay to gain professional experience and potentially secure employment in Germany.
Kenya also seeks to realise an increased cultural visibility having been honoured as the profile partner country in this this year’s prestigious citizen’s festival in Berlin.
This makes it the first time a non-European country has been selected to partner with Germany for the festival.
Ruto will attend the event themed 'Pamoja-Stronger Together' in Berlin on Saturday.
The festival will significantly raise the visibility of Kenyan culture in Germany, fostering greater appreciation and understanding while promoting tourism and cultural exchanges, Mohamed said.
In the last financial year, Kenya attracted 81,359 German tourists compared to 66,064 in the previous year, marking a 23.2 per cent growth.
"This festival presents an opportunity to further grow German tourist arrivals in the country," the State House spokesman said.
Besides this, he said the trip will serve to strengthen economic ties between Kenya and Germany.
He said the visit will promote investment opportunities in key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and the creative economy and position Kenya as a prime destination for German investors.
“This visit not only reaffirm the strong ties between Kenya and Germany but also open new avenues for cooperation that will benefit the people of both nations,” Mohamed added.