Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, on Friday, November 15, announced a nationwide recruitment program targeting Kenyans interested in overseas employment.
Speaking in a media briefing in Kisumu, Dr. Mutua said the initiative, set to commence next Wednesday, will cover all 47 counties, following the successful completion of a recent recruitment drive for jobs in Qatar.
In the first phase of the Qatar recruitment, 3,247 Kenyans were selected out of 8,000 available positions. Nearly 1,500 successful candidates have already received their offer letters and are in the process of completing documentation for departure, according to Mutua.
Those recruited to depart within the next few weeks
“We expect all those recruited to depart within the next few weeks to start their careers,” said Dr. Mutua.
The Qatari company responsible for the openings is set to return to Kenya to complete the hiring process for the remaining 5,000 positions allocated to the country.
Speaking during a media briefing in Kisumu, Dr. Mutua said the initiative will start next Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and will cover all 47 counties.
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Qatari company to return to Kenya
Mutua says the Qatari company responsible for the openings is set to return to Kenya to complete the hiring process for the remaining 5,000 positions allocated to the country. He added that the government will collaborate with various stakeholders to make the opportunity available to people in the grassroot level.
“The government will collaborate with various stakeholders, including the National Employment Authority (NEA), the National industrial Training Authority (NITA), and licensed recruitment agencies. Recruitment will take place at county headquarters and TVET institutions, ensuring accessibility to Kenyans at the grassroots” noted Mutua.
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DCI to assist in recruitment process
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will be present to take fingerprints for the issuance of certificates of good conduct. This is in a bid to enable the recruitment process run smoothly. Immigration officials will also facilitate preliminary passport applications on-site.
While addressing the prospective applicants, Mutua emphasized on the importance of preparation, advising them to bring their ID cards and relevant qualification documents.
“Prospective job seekers should apply for certificates of good conduct on the eCitizen platform and ensure all necessary documents for passport applications are filled out,” he advised.
Dr. Mutua went on to affirm his confidence in the program’s potential to transform lives and to position Kenyans as competitive professionals in the global job market. The program, he says, aligns with President William Ruto’s commitment to creating employment opportunities for Kenyans and enhancing labour mobility.
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