President William Ruto has defended his administration’s aggressive push to secure employment opportunities for Kenyan youth both locally and abroad, saying Kenyans are among the most skilled and intelligent workers globally. Speaking in Lamu, Ruto said many Kenyans speak better English than even native speakers from Western countries, a factor he noted has made the country’s workforce highly attractive to foreign employers. “We closed down close to 1,000 companies that were scamming our youths in the name of offering jobs abroad,” Ruto said. Additionally, Ruto announced that the government will assist qualified individuals who secure jobs abroad but lack funds for travel. “If someone gets a job abroad and does not have a flight ticket, the government will pay,” he said.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 16:20 UTC