President William Ruto has encouraged Kenyan job seekers to access the National Employment Authority (NEA) website for verified overseas employment opportunities from credible companies.
During the NYOTA Capital disbursement event in Mombasa County on Friday, February 6, 2026, Ruto highlighted that the platform lists all legitimate hiring firms.
“On the government website at the National Employment Authority, there is a list of job opportunities in various companies across the world,” Ruto said.
He emphasized the site’s government ownership and mentioned opportunities in countries like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Ruto instructed users to input their details and adhere to the guidelines. “And it is a government website; when you log in, you will see jobs in the UK, Germany, France, and the UAE; just go there, register, and follow the instructions,” he explained.
Additionally, Ruto committed government support for airfare for those selected, with repayment required post-employment. “Once you have received your employment letter and if you don’t have money to pay for the airfare, we, as the Government of Kenya, through the Uwezo Fund, will pay for your ticket to that job,” he added.
“After you start working there, that ticket money must be refunded to us.” Ruto’s advised came barely a day when Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua cautioned Kenyan youths against hunting for jobs abroad using a visitor’s visa.
He reminded youths of cases where Kenyans were tricked into fake offers, some leading to involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mutua recommended youths to verify jobs via the NEA site or seek assistance through a hot line 08002222223.
“Let’s be careful if you’re offered any job opportunity abroad because many scammers are seeking to lure young Kenyans. Kindly visit the National Employment Authority website, which lists all companies contracted to provide global employment opportunities.
If the job listed isn’t on the website, know that you’ve been lied to,” he noted.
