Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced 600 jobs for boda boda riders in Dubai.
In a statement on Thursday, December 5, Mutua said officials from a United Arab Emirates company will be in Kenya next week to interview and hire motorcycle riders.
Successful applicants will be deployed to offer delivery services in the Asian country and will be compensated per delivery trip.
For a single trip, the riders will earn 7.5 dirhams (Ksh264) with the minimum daily average being 15 trips, translating to 112.5 dirhams (Ksh3,963) per day.
“For 26 working days a month, this totals 2,925 dirhams (approximately 104,000 Kenyan shillings, tax-free). Riders with initiative can make upwards of 30 deliveries per day, increasing their earnings,” Mutua stated.
He added that successful applicants will be offered free accommodation, a work motorcycle that will be maintained by the company, comprehensive medical care, and a work visa.
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𝐐ualifications for the jobs
Candidates will be required to have a valid Kenyan passport or proof of an eCitizen application in progress, a current Certificate of Good Conduct or proof of an eCitizen application in progress, and a valid rider’s license.
“Experience is not mandatory but is an added advantage. (Bodaboda riders are highly encouraged to apply.) Successful candidates will undergo four months of training in Dubai, during which the company will assist them in obtaining UAE riding licenses,” he added.
The CS further clarified that the hiring company does not cover pre-arrival costs amounting to Kshs. 167,900, meaning successful applicants will be required to pay the charges before being assigned their roles.
The pre-arrival costs include:
- Payment to HR provider in Dubai: 2,200 dirhams = Kshs. 81,400
- Airfare: Kshs. 40,000
- Medical fee: Kshs. 16,500 (non-refundable, to be paid upfront)
- Processing fees (visa, paperwork, etc.): Kshs. 30,000
“Banks are aligned to offer loans to cover these costs, allowing employees to repay once they begin working in Dubai. The medical fee is paid first, and the remaining costs can be settled after passing the medicals. This ensures no unnecessary losses,” Mutua stated.
Interviews will take place in Nairobi and Malindi between December 9th and December 14th 2024.
Nairobi interview will take place on December 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2024, at Kamukunji TVC, next to Kamukunji Primary, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
On the other hand, the Malindi interviews will take place on December 13th and 14th, 2024, at Kilifi North TVC, Watamu Town, next to Watamu Primary, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Successful applicants must be ready to travel to Dubai before the end of the year.
