The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has revealed plans to recruit 10,000 Kenyans for roles in Dubai’s construction sector.
The recruitment event will take place on Friday, January 3, and Saturday, January 4, at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The available positions include steel fixers, masons, scaffolders, carpenters, waterproofing technicians, and general workers, according to Mutua’s announcement on Thursday.
Interested candidates are required to bring certificates, relevant documents, and appropriate attire for practical assessments.
Mutua stated that successful applicants would receive job offer letters immediately, and after a three-day medical and processing period, they would be issued visas.
Travel arrangements will be finalized shortly after the visa issuance, with the CS assuring that expedited passport processing will be available for those without passports.
To make the opportunity more accessible, Mutua said he had negotiated reduced, affordable costs for candidates. They will be responsible for their travel tickets, medical expenses, and minor processing fees.
Salaries for the positions will range from Sh33,000 to Sh60,000, tax-free, and candidates will receive free accommodation, transport, meals, and medical care.
“This is a life-changing opportunity. Come and try your luck! Mbele iko sawa,” Mutua encouraged.
The recruitment drive began in December 2024 at Kabete National Polytechnic in Nairobi and Nyeri National Polytechnic.
Despite facing criticism, the government has launched a robust campaign to secure overseas job opportunities for Kenyans. In November, CS Mutua expressed concern over the more than five million unemployed youth in Kenya and reiterated the government’s commitment to finding solutions to the country’s high youth unemployment rates.
Some of the available job opportunities include nursing, gardening, plant operations, chefs, security guards, and housemaids, among others. However, critics have raised concerns about the government focusing on low-skilled jobs abroad rather than securing formal employment opportunities at home.
