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Govt announces over 293K job opportunities for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that Kenya has secured commitments for 293,600 job opportunities in Saudi Arabia following bilateral labour negotiations between the two countries. Mutua said the opportunities cover various sectors, including healthcare, education, construction, hospitality, transport, manufacturing, finance and domestic work. In a statement shared on his X…

The Kenyan government has announced over 293,600 job opportunities for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia, as part of bilateral negotiations between the two countries. These job opportunities span various sectors, including healthcare, education, construction, hospitality, transport, manufacturing, finance, and domestic work. The commitments were secured during a meeting between Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua, and Saudi government officials, including the Saudi Vice Minister for Labour, Dr Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain.

This development marks a significant milestone in the government's Kazi Majuu programme, which aims to expand employment opportunities for Kenyans outside the country.

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