Audio By Carbonatix
Dozens of Kenyan health workers failed English language tests that would have helped them get opportunities to work in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
Kenya’s Health Minister, Mutahi Kagwe, said only 10 out of 300 health workers who applied for the jobs with the NHS passed the exams.
English and Swahili are the main languages of instruction in universities and technical institutions in the country.
Kenya signed a deal with the UK in July that would allow its unemployed nurses and other medics to work in the UK. The scheme is open to Kenyan health workers who are qualified but unemployed.
Currently there are almost 900 Kenyans working in the NHS in various capacities, according to the British authorities.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Tiptoe Lane’s tech takeover: The story behind Ghana’s booming informal phone market
10 minutes -
Abanga vows to use social media to counter NDC messaging ahead of 2028 elections
12 minutes -
Okai Mintah seeks Sabah Zita Benson’s support for NDC National Youth Organiser bid
26 minutes -
Okai Mintah vows to strengthen NDC campaign machinery ahead of 2028
32 minutes -
Mother of four and Jasikan teacher among new Telecel M’ahitti Promo winners
33 minutes -
International Youth Shakers Conclave 2026 set to bring global young leaders to London
34 minutes -
Gov’t is committed to addressing teachers’ conditions of service, deprived-area allowance – Education Minister
38 minutes -
GoldBod’s structure encouraging galamsey – Afenyo-Markin
40 minutes -
Tullow starts selling Jubilee, TEN crude to Ghanaian refineries
42 minutes -
Local Government Service authorises rationalisation, redistribution of staff
45 minutes -
PURC assures consumers of working to ensure quality services in Northern Region
51 minutes -
Ghana develops US$4.28bn water financing framework
58 minutes -
Christian Council calls for protection of mission schools’ religious identity
1 hour -
Mahama holds discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister
1 hour -
Even when you cough, they come after you — Abanga accuses Mahama govt of criminalising free speech
1 hour