• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) invited applications for the management trainee programme in August 2024
• KPLC declared vacancies for engineers, accountants, legal officers, corporate communication officers, internal auditors, ICT officers and other positions
• However, in a notice in the government newspaper My Gov on Tuesday, October 22, the electricity distributor noted that the programme had been cancelled but did not explain why

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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has cancelled its career opportunities under the management trainee programme.

KPLC suspends management trainee programme

KPLC had invited applications for the management trainee programme in August 2024.

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“We are looking for brilliant, dynamic, and self-driven people eager to make a difference and join our results-oriented teams. “Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates for various positions within the program,” read the job advert in part.

However, in a notice in the government newspaper My Gov on Tuesday, October 22, the electricity distributor noted that the programme had been cancelled but did not explain why.

KPLC had declared vacancies for engineers, accountants, legal officers, corporate communication officers, internal auditors, ICT officers and other positions.

Which institutions advertised jobs?

In other news, the Kenya Red Cross and the SBM Bank were looking for qualified individuals to fill multiple job vacancies.

SBM was looking for tellers to work in its branches in Nairobi and Mombasa, as well as a customer experience advisor to work in Nairobi.

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Interested candidates were asked to access more details on the SBM Bank career page and submit their application details before November 4, 2024.

At the same time, Rongo University advertised several job vacancies in both administrative and academic positions.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) was also seeking qualified candidates for several job openings in logistics and manufacturing in Kenya.

Meanwhile, the county government of Nandi advertised 593 job openings and is inviting applications in five departments.

Gachagua’s staff sent on leave

Elsewhere, at least 108 staff members from the office of Rigathi Gachagua face the risk of losing their jobs.

The officials were directed to take compulsory leave on Saturday, October 19, in connection with an ongoing constitutional process.

This follows remarks from senior government economic advisor Moses Kuria, who hinted at unfair appointments in Gachagua’s office.

Source: TUKO.co.ke