President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Kenyans seeking employment abroad. Speaking in Taita Taveta on Sunday, Ruto noted that approximately 1,000 Kenyans leave the country each week for overseas jobs.
"I have done my part by securing jobs abroad. I have arranged for those going overseas to receive their passports within a week. They won't even need to worry about flight costs; the government will cover their tickets," Ruto stated.
He urged Members of Parliament to organize the youth in their constituencies to ensure they can take advantage of these international job opportunities. In his efforts to combat youth unemployment, the President has established agreements with various countries to facilitate the employment of Kenyan youth abroad.
In addition to overseas placements, Ruto is also focused on creating digital jobs that allow young people to work remotely for international companies. On May 26, he promised to secure investments and opportunities, including 10,000 overseas jobs for Kenyans. Ruto aims for 250,000 Kenyans to work abroad each year as part of this initiative.
