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A desperate jobseeker along Thika Road sparks empathy among Kenyans, with many sharing sightings and hoping for opportunities to arise for him Kenyans also expressed concern and support for a jobseeker seen on Thika Road and community members encourage sharing skills to enhance job prospects for the desperate individual Emotional responses revealed a broader appreciation for employment challenges faced by many peoplecurrently in the country Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉
Thika Road, Kenya: A desperate man who took to Thika Road to showcase his skills while looking for a job has attracted the attention of many Kenyans online. The man, identified as Joel, was dressed in modest clothes and a black cap as he undertook the job of begging for work on the busy Thika Highway, known for having motorists all through the day. Unlike many people who just go to one particular road to look for a job, Joel – many people on social media said that they had seen him before near Chiromo, Thika Road near the junction to Kamakis, along Red Hill road and near ABC.
Gachoki M Martin said:
“I have been sing him at Kilimani next to Total petrol station at the roundabout and also along James Gichuru towards ABC.” “I have been praying a silent prayer for him,”said Jedida. Fred Niv:
“People are like, ‘I have seen him sijui oooh mara wapi mara wapi… what have you done after seeing him; ask yourself that question before uulize kama hajawai pata kazi.” How did Kenyans react to the desperate jobseeker? Jeff Elijah Oyendepol:
“If qualified driver..ill connect him for real.” Kelvin Chege:
“I met him Monday morning hapo bypass nikiwa nimetoka night shift nimechoka vibaya. I almost got emotional realizing how much we take what we have for granted.I hope some door opens for him.” Eli Koech:
“Sometimes they say speak out and you’ll get help, show up and you’ll get noticed,….
hope he will enjoy his effort. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.” Badri Haybe:
“Bro, if you’re skilled in plumbing, just go to Eastleigh and introduce yourself to the site managers as a plumber. You’ll always have work.” Neli M Gichomo Mhcl:
“Plumbers you can have your group for easier connections. Your network your networth. I will call your number once a chance arises though…
But isn’t there anyone who knows your good work for connection? Something sometimes are beyond controversy.” Kibet KE Peter:
“I have been seeing and praying for this man for the past two years,akiwa na hii advert yake pale Ridgways road na pale Northern bypass near two rivers…may the favour of the lord Jesus locate him.” Badri Haybe:
“Bro, if you’re skilled in plumbing, just go to Eastleigh and introduce yourself to the site managers as a plumber. You’ll always have work.” Source: TUKO.co.ke
Authors:
Susan Mwenesi (Human-Interest editor)
Susan Mwenesi is a Human Interest editor. She studied Journalism and Public Relations at TU-K, International Center for Journalists’ Early Childhood Development Reporting, Google News Initiative Training on Advance Digital Reporting, Fighting Misinformation, and Experimenting with New Formats (2024). In 10 years, Susan has worked at K24, Baraka FM, Health Media,TechMoran. She is a Bloomberg Media Initiative, National Geographic, International Centre for Journalists, KICTANet, AKU Graduate School of Media, Communications Digital ABC training by WAN-IFRA fellow. Email: susan.mwenesi@tuko.co.ke