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How State milks millions from desperate job seekers

The Government is raking in millions of shillings from desperate job seekers in costly requirements for a myriad of documents required in applications for work.

Apart from academic papers, most state agencies require additional documents, which include compliance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

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