- There were smiles, prayers and emotional farewells as Willy boarded a flight to Dubai yesterday
- The certified electrician from Kericho became one of the beneficiaries of an initiative linking young people to overseas jobs
- His emotional send-off has sparked conversations about the power of mentorship and opportunity
A young electrician from Chemosot is beginning a new chapter thousands of kilometres from home after a well-wisher helped him secure employment abroad through a youth empowerment programme.
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Willy Kipngetich, a certified electrician, travelled on Friday, May 15, through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) en route to Dubai, where he is set to start work.
What Dubai job means for Willy
Daktari Kelvin Kipchirchir Ufa told NgGossips that his departure marks a significant milestone in his life and one of the early success stories of a youth initiative spearheaded by well-wisher Bill Kalya.
Kalya aims to link skilled young people to overseas job opportunities and is focused on addressing unemployment by opening up international labour pathways for youth in Bureti Constituency and beyond.
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Speaking during the send-off, Kalya said many young people have the skills and determination needed to succeed, but often lack the connections required to access opportunities abroad.
“Vijana ni connection tu wanataka ili wapate kazi, na nitaendelea hivi juu nataka at least 15 youths per ward before 2027. This will be my legacy,” he said.
Kericho residents celebrated Willy’s departure
Kalya added that his broader mission is to support skills development and job placement initiatives that can help reduce youth unemployment in the region.
For Willy, the opportunity represents a life-changing breakthrough after years of training and waiting for the right break.
Residents who gathered during the send-off praised the well-wisher, describing his intervention as timely and impactful for young people seeking stable employment.
Kalya continues to gain attention in the area, with many residents expressing hope that such efforts could open more doors for skilled youths and improve livelihoods through formal overseas employment opportunities.
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Social media reactions
Brian Kiprono:
“This is the kind of leadership we want to see. Helping youths get jobs is better than empty promises.”
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Faith Chebet:
“Congratulations Willy! May this opportunity change your life and open doors for many more young people.”
Dennis Rono:
“One connection can truly transform someone’s future. Big up to Bill Kalya for supporting the youth.”
Mercy Atieno:
“So emotional seeing a young man leave home chasing his dreams. Wishing him success in Dubai.”
Govt launches national recruitment for jobs abroad
Meanwhile, the government of Kenya recently launched a recruitment drive to provide skilled and semi-skilled Kenyans with overseas job opportunities.
Recruitment began on November 20, 2024, at the Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind, targeting 20 counties by year-end and extending to all 47 counties.
The first phase sought to create 20,000 job opportunities abroad, with proper documentation required, including certificates of good conduct and passports via E-Citizen.
The initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to leveraging global labour markets and achieving its plan to deploy an average of 5,000 to 10,000 Kenyans for job opportunities abroad.
Source: NgGossips
