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Labour Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua has announced 2,000 job opportunities for boda boda riders, gardeners and construction workers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to a statement released by Mutua on Friday, May 23, the initial round of hiring will be available to people from the coastal area, and interviews will be held by several Dubai-based companies.

The CS noted that the Dubai firms will have better prospects for boda boda operators who will succeed in interviews.

The delivery riders will be provided with accommodation, food and medical insurance and should be below 38 years, while the age limit for gardeners is 40.

"Dubai jobs. 2000 jobs available. Several companies from Dubai are hiring. Motorcycle riders' maximum age is 38 years. NTSA will be available to approve and begin issuing licenses to qualifying candidates. Medical insurance, accommodation, and food will be provided," Mutua stated on X on Friday, May 23.

Mutua revealed that the interviews will be conducted in Malindi, Ukunda, Kilifi, Mombasa and Diani regions.

Below is the interview schedule/

The CS declared that job seekers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mutua clarified that Youth Fund officials will be available on site to assist applicants facing financial challenges.

The support will cater for air tickets, medicals, service fees and attestations.

"Officials from the Ministry of Labour will be available for overall management of the recruitment process," he added.

Even as Mutua declared new job opportunities, hundreds of Kenyans have come forward to demand justice after paying thousands of shillings for jobs abroad through a government-supervised programme.

This comes months after Mutua and the National Employment Authority (NEA) assured them of employment abroad.

The Ministry of Labour extensively promoted the hiring process, which was carried out by NEA

It promised thousands of overseas job placements, especially for domestic workers, drivers, and construction workers.

Following an interview at Kabete National Polytechnic, grader operator Doreen Biyaki was requested to pay KSh 15,000 for medical examinations.

After several follow-ups, she informed senators that she had only been given KSh 10,000 after failing to secure a job.

Source: TUKO.co.ke