Government agency fails to clear the air on jobs in Russia advertisements

The National Employment Authority has remained tight-lipped about ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia at a time when families are reeling from the effects of past recruitments...

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Kenya's National Employment Authority (NEA) is facing scrutiny for its silence on ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia, particularly the 'Alabuga Start' program, despite past controversies involving Kenyan workers in the country.

Advertisements target young Kenyan women aged 18-22 with promises of salaries between $1200 - $2000 USD (approx. KSh 154,800 – 258,000).
The National Employment Authority, whose mandate includes ensuring safe overseas employment, has failed to respond to inquiries regarding these new advertisements.
International reports suggest the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan is a hub for factories producing drones used in the Ukraine war, with previous reports detailing deceptive recruitment of African women.

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