President William Ruto has stated that the government is keen on creating jobs and facilitating business opportunities for Kenyans at home and abroad.

Addressing the Kenyan community and delegates from Kenya to the ILO summit in Geneva, Switzerland, Ruto said Kenya must keep pace with global changes like work while creating more opportunities from traditional sectors.


Further, the president noted that the government wants to position Kenyan youths to take full advantage of the digital economy and online talent marketplace.

“We also see opportunities in agriculture and housing to generate significant employment opportunities.”

 He commended trade unions, employers, and the Ministry of Labour for maintaining industrial harmony in Kenya.

He was accompanied by Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore, Principal Secretary Geoffrey Kaituko, Kenya’s UN Geneva Ambassador Cleopas Mailu, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli and Chief Executive of Federation of Kenya Employers Jacqueline Mugo.