Kenyans have been asked to prepare to reap millions of shillings from the 2022 World Cup football tournament to be held in Qatar.
Qatar ambassador to Kenya Jabr Al Dosari, adviced Kenyans to leverage on high demand for food at the month-long international contest.
“The open trade policy between us has created a fertile environment for businesses to thrive. We invite Kenyans to supply fruits, vegetables and meat to benefit from prospects of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar," the ambassador mentioned.
Speaking to the Star, the envoy mentioned that the transaction between Kenya and Qatar would demonstrate his country’s will to improve Kenyans lives.
Dosari also stated that it would o bridge the trade imbalance between the two states and solidify economic ties.
Up to date, President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed seven cooperation agreements with Qatar in the economy, trade, technical cooperation, the promotion and protection of investments, legal cooperation, and an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation as well as the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to income taxes.
In September, Fifa issued a statement requesting various nationals to apply for voluntary job vacancies and opportunities in Doha, ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022.
On Friday last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepted the request but cautioned Qatar to ensure fraudsters do not take advantage to perpetuate human trafficking.
"This is to request the Embassy to guard against misuse or abuse of the letter in question for instance by fraudulent agencies and individuals who could involve in human trafficking for purposes of obtaining visas or travel to Qatar,’’ the letter reads in part.
On the claims of torture meted on Kenyans working in Qatar in the past, the Doha envoy said labour relations between the two countries have greatly improved.
"I want to assure Kenyans who are working or would like to work, do business or school in Qatar that we uphold human dignity and that Qataris are loving and caring people. We may not be perfect but we are trying.”
He, however, cautioned those seeking to travel to the country to follow due process.
