In a significant move to address unemployment and expand international labour opportunities for Kenyan workers, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua has announced 10,000 job vacancies in Dubai’s booming construction industry.
The announcement, shared by Mutua on social media on January 2, 2025, details a recruitment drive to be held this week at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in Mombasa.
The initiative targets both skilled and unskilled workers, offering competitive tax-free salaries and comprehensive benefits.
Salary
The available positions span a wide range of roles in the construction sector, including steel fixers, masons, scaffolders, carpenters, waterproofing technicians, and general workers.
Successful candidates can expect salaries ranging from Ksh33,000 to Ksh60,000, with free accommodation, transport, food, and medical care provided.
“This is a life-changing opportunity. Come and try your luck!” Mutua wrote in his post, underscoring the transformative potential of the program for participants.
Recruitment details
The recruitment will take place over two days:
Dates: Friday, January 3, 2025, and Saturday, January 4, 2025
Venue: Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Candidates are advised to bring relevant documentation, certificates, and appropriate clothing for practical assessments.
Expedited passport issuance will be facilitated for those without travel documents, ensuring no one is left behind due to logistical barriers.
“No passport? No problem! Expedited passport issuance will be facilitated for successful candidates,” Mutua said.
According to Mutua, successful applicants will receive on-the-spot job offers, followed by a three-day medical and processing period.
Visas will be issued promptly, with travel arrangements finalized within days.
“Successful candidates will receive on-the-spot offer letters. After a three-day medical and processing period, successful applicants will be issued visas. Travel arrangements will be completed within days after visa issuance,” the Labour CS said.
The program also features reduced processing costs, with candidates responsible for tickets, medical fees, and minor administrative expenses – a gesture aimed at making the opportunity accessible to as many Kenyans as possible.
“To make this opportunity accessible, I have negotiated reduced and affordable costs. Successful candidates will cater for their tickets, medical, and minor processing fees,” Mutua said in his announcement.
The announcement comes at a time when the government is actively pursuing partnerships with international employers to create pathways for its workforce in global markets.
