Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has demanded the resignation of Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua over the alleged scandal involving fake job opportunities abroad.
Speaking on Wednesday, May 14, Khalwale called for Mutua to step aside to allow for an impartial and credible investigation into the alleged scam.
"On behalf of the youth who were conned with fake jobs abroad, I demand that Labour CS Alfred Mutua step down to pave the way for credible investigations into the scam," he said.
This comes in the wake of claims by numerous Kenyans that they were scammed through the government's Kazi Majuu program.
Despite fulfilling requirements such as interviews, medical examinations, and payments, sometimes up to Ksh40,000, many applicants have been left without jobs or refunds, leading to financial distress.
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"CS Mutua announced the jobs at KICC. After interviews, successful applicants left their passports. Later, we were called back and asked to pay Ksh20,000 for the medical check-up. My aunt paid the money, but to date, we have not received any refund," one job seeker said.
However, in response to the claims, Mutua denied allegations that the government promised some Kenyans fake jobs abroad.
In a statement dated Friday, May 2, he noted that there were some individuals who had claimed that they were yet to be deployed for jobs in Qatar following successful recruitment in December 2024.
Mutua reiterated that those who had been scammed were not part of the government programme.
"We have also witnessed disturbing cases of fraudulent messages, incitement from certain quarters, and the involvement of unauthorized and unregistered recruitment agents who are preying on the hopes and aspirations of young Kenyans.
"Let me be clear: the Ministry will not tolerate the exploitation of any Kenyan seeking honest work. We are taking decisive steps to ensure that every opportunity offered through official channels is safe, transparent, and beneficial," read part of the statement.
