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I wanted to update you on a successful trip I made to Qatar earlier this year. As you may recall from the Qatar Chronicles, I had numerous opportunities to export talent to work in Qatar. However, I encountered challenges with an agency, as there must be a sponsoring agency responsible for handling all the necessary paperwork both in Qatar and Kenya.

I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Ramadhan, the Kenyan who heads the transport section of the Qatari Government. Out of the 6,000 government drivers in Qatar, he has already assisted over 2,000 in obtaining employment within the Qatari Government. I had initially met him in Qatar, having been informed of his instrumental role in employing many Kenyan drivers there. I saw this as an opportunity to address the challenges faced by many young people in our community.

Requirements
Form 4 certificate
Must be 22 years old and a max of 45 years
A valid Driving License must be 2 years old
A Passport
A certificate of Good conduct

Bus drivers in Qatar are paid 80,000 riyals (approximately KES 2,280) and must be a minimum of 24 years old and a maximum of 50 years old. The driving license must be stamped as "heavy" and have been issued at least three years ago.

I wanted to provide you with this information so you can start preparing if you are interested in exploring these opportunities. In just a few weeks, I will guide those who are keen and provide further details.