Hope for job seekers as Employment Bill goes to second reading in National Assembly

The Employment Bill seeks to stop employers from demanding clearance certificates from institutions such as HELB, KRA, DCI and EACC before offering employment.

The bill also seeks to amend section 9 of the Employment act 2011 in order to reduce losses incurred by youth while seeking jobs.

Many of the unemployed Kenyans are below 35 years, and most are first-time job seekers who cannot pay for the clearance certificates when required by employers.

Currently, the CRB charges Sh2,200 for the clearance certificate, while DCI charges 1050 for a certificate of good conduct which is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

The Youth Representative, Hon Gideon Keter, presented the bill in the National Assembly.