Kenyan youth warned against fraudsters exploiting demand for overseas jobs
Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities abroad have been cautioned against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment agents exploiting the growing demand for skilled workers in international labour markets. Authorities have warned that unsuspecting jobseekers risk losing their money or falling victim to human trafficking after responding to unverified advertisements promising lucrative…
Kenyan youth are being warned about scammers taking advantage of the demand for overseas jobs. Authorities have cautioned that jobseekers may lose money or become victims of human trafficking when responding to unverified advertisements promising lucrative employment abroad. Irene Karari, Director of Skills and Expertise at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has urged young people to verify the credentials of recruitment agencies before accepting overseas employment opportunities.
She noted that some Kenyans have ended up in exploitative working conditions after engaging unregistered agents. The State Department supports Kenyans throughout their overseas recruitment journey and encourages them to seek guidance before taking up such opportunities. Kenya's overseas labour market has grown, with over 103,800 Kenyans securing employment abroad in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Remittances from Kenyans working abroad reached a record Sh666.7 billion in 2024, equivalent to about 4% of the country's GDP. The Cascade Institute of Hospitality and Tourism, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, emphasizes the importance of professional training, discipline, and cultural awareness for success in the global hospitality industry.
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