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In Nairobi on Monday, a wave of eager Kenyans surged into recruitment centers, making last-ditch efforts to secure jobs in the Middle East as a highly anticipated four-day recruitment drive drew to a close. By the end of the exercise, nearly 20,000 hopefuls had passed through the doors of various interview stations, all competing for only 8,000 available slots offered by a Qatari employer.
The recruitment drive, spearheaded by representatives from a prominent Qatari firm, sought workers to fill positions across diverse sectors, including hospitality, construction, and technical services. Yet, despite the high turnout, officials disclosed that many applicants fell short of the skill requirements essential for these roles, resulting in a high rejection rate. According to a recruitment officer on-site, the roles were specialized, and many applicants lacked the necessary hands-on experience.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that successful candidates would receive substantial support for their transition to Qatar, with the company covering major relocation expenses such as airfare and accommodation. However, Mutua clarified that applicants would still be responsible for certain initial costs, such as obtaining passports, to ensure they had a vested interest in their roles abroad. “In the past, workers whose expenses were fully paid had less attachment to the job and often left prematurely,” he said.
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