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MP's push to bar 35-year-olds from jobs self-defeating

NAIROBI: Nominated Member of Parliament Johnstone Sakaja has sponsored the Youth Employment Authority Bill, which is yet to be discussed by Parliament.

This Bill seeks to bar Kenyan citizens above the age of 35 years from securing employment in Government irrespective of whether they have the qualifications to be considered for such jobs. The contents of this Bill negate constitutional provisions under the Bill of Rights.

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