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MUUGUZI MAJUU-KENYA, MINNESOTA STURDY PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST GLOBAL NURSE MOBILITY

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June 7, 2025(MINNESOTA, US)__Ms. Irene Karari-@ikarari, Director and Head of the Skills & Expertise Division, recently met with Ms. Zahnia Harut, CEO of AffinityCare in Minnesota, to explore new opportunities for healthcare labor mobility through the Muuguzi Majuu initiative.

 

The discussions focused on Kenya’s comprehensive job creation strategy, which is anchored on three pillars: Kazi Majuu (overseas employment), Kazi kwa Ground (jobs in Kenya), and Kazi Mtandaoni (digital and remote work). The Kazi Majuu program has already enabled Kenyan professionals to secure positions across various global sectors.

 

This healthcare partnership builds on the recent launch of Kenya's Pearson VUE NCLEX-RN Test Centre in Nairobi—the second of its kind in Africa. This facility allows Kenyan nurses to obtain certification locally, eliminating the need to travel to India or South Africa, and is attracting candidates from North, West, and Central Africa.

 

The conversation also delved into remote work possibilities, leveraging Kenya’s robust “Silicon Savannah” tech ecosystem, favorable time zone alignment with the US, and cost-effective service delivery.

 

Ms. Karari invited AffinityCare representatives to visit Kenyan BPO operations in Special Economic Zones, with the aim of exploring hybrid models that combine Minnesota job placements with ongoing remote work partnerships.

 

This approach acknowledges the preference of many Kenyan professionals to deliver high-quality international services while remaining in their home country.

 

Structured labor mobility programs represent a strategic win-win—helping address Minnesota’s healthcare staffing needs while supporting Kenya’s economic growth through skills transfer, technology collaboration, and expanded trade ties beyond healthcare placements.

 

Present in the meeting was Ms. Mai Neng Moua, Attorney at Mai N Moua Law Office. #KaziMajuu #MuuguziMajuu