CS Mutua sees off 200 Kenyans set to join Qatari’s govt as security officers

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, saw off 200 Kenyans set to join Qatar’s government as security officers.
In a statement, CS Mutua noted that the 200 Kenyans will undergo intensive training before being integrated into Qatari’s security sector.
“Following the successful recruitment of Kenyan Police Guards trainees for the State of Qatar, I was pleased to see off the 200 recruits who will be serving in the Government of Qatar,” Mutua’s statement read in part.
“These Kenyans will undergo extensive training before being fully integrated into the Qatari government security system,” it added.

Intensive training
While seeing them off, CS Mutua revealed that 200 were recruited after an intensive exercise.
Mutua explained the successful candidate had to be proficient in Arabic, have no criminal record and have a strong educational background.
“I encouraged them to work diligently, uphold discipline, and represent Kenya with excellence. The selection process required proficiency in Arabic, a spotless criminal record, a strong educational background and an exemplary attitude key attributes for success in their new roles,” he added.
“More recruited Kenyans for various jobs in Qatar will continue travelling as per the schedule set by the employing company in Qatar.”

Kenyans working in Qatar
According to a statement shared by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, over 75,000 Kenyans were currently working in Qatar. He noted that the number soared after 7,000 new workers left the country to join their workforce in 2024.
Notably, Mudavadi disclosed that 200 Kenyans were also serving in the Qatar National Police Force. He explained that the Qatari government recruited both form four-leavers and university graduates to boost their security sector.

“Had a productive meeting with H.E. Mohamed Al-Enazi, Ambassador of Qatar in Nairobi, where we discussed Qatar’s offer for more job opportunities for Kenyan teachers, nurses, and security personnel.
“Since 2024, Qatar has employed 7,000 Kenyans, bringing the total to 75,000. I urged the Ambassador to expand these opportunities, including roles for Kiswahili teachers. Notably, Qatar recently recruited 200 Kenyans into its National Police Force, ranging from Form 4 leavers to university graduates. I also emphasized the need for collaboration in media operations and capacity building,” Mudavadi’s statement read in part.