President William Ruto has assured Kenyans abroad that his administration is keen on creating jobs for the youth.
Speaking to the Kenyan community in Geneva, Switzerland, the head of state insisted that he is also focused on creating a conducive environment for Kenyans at home, as well as those in the diaspora.
“We want to position our young people to take full advantage of the digital economy and online talent marketplace. We also see opportunities in agriculture and housing to generate significant employment opportunities,” Ruto said.
He went on to say that Kenya must keep pace with global changes that have taken place in the nature of work.
He said this must be done while creating more opportunities from traditional sectors.
The President who was in Geneva for the International Labour Organization (ILO) summit also had his delegation present at the meeting that occurred on the sidelines of the summit.
Ruto during his address also commended trade unions, employers, and the Ministry of Labour for maintaining industrial harmony in the country.
He was accompanied by Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore, Principal Secretary Geoffrey Kaituko, Kenya’s UN Geneva Ambassador Cleopas Mailu, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli and Chief Executive of Federation of Kenya Employers Jacqueline Mugo.
