Create jobs locally to tackle mistreatment of youth in Gulf countries

With very little opportunities here in Kenya, many see working in Arab countries as a ticket out of poverty, as statistics show that about 40 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line.

The high cost of living and fluctuating cost of basic commodities is among the pressures triggering exploiting jobs overseas.

The government is to blame for the rise in cost of living that has forced many Kenyans to seek jobs abroad. The new government should show citizens that leaving the country is not the only solution but there are other things that can be done here to make it safe for everyone.

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President William Ruto should act fast to revive the economy and make Kenya a better country for every citizen. To end discrimination abroad, the new government should revive industries so that the citizens can get jobs and sustain themselves and their families.

Letter from Nickson Matayo, Kakamega.