Thousands of enthusiastic youths Friday thronged the Mama Ngina Waterfront to try their chance for 300 truck drivers and 100 forklift operators' overseas jobs announced by the Mombasa County Assembly Speaker Aharub Khatri.
Successful applicants will work for the DP World organisation, a multinational logistics company. "The initiative aims at addressing unemployment and empowering the youth of Mombasa. It will complement the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection's nationwide recruitment drives for international jobs," said the speaker The recruitment by DP World's company relieved many families in Mombasa, where unemployment has been a major concern.
The job opportunities are expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy and empower young people to build a better future for themselves.
Speaker Khatri expressed his gratitude to DP World, for the numerous job opportunities for Mombasa youths.