The Mombasa county government is set to launch a job application app that will help connect the youths with suitable employers in their preferred fields.
Speaking during the second day of the Pwani innovation week, Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir revealed that the application named 'FURSA' developed by the county government in conjuction with Swahili pot Hub will help in solving the unemeployement crisis facing the county.
Nassir noted that the application is designed to connect youths in Mombasa with a wide range of job opportunities, skills Training, Internship and Mentorship programs for Youths.
"The County Government of Mombasa in partnership with Swahili Pot Hub will launch Fursa App that will link employers and employees to curb the problem of unemployment .
This is a priviledge since the app is accessible for Mombasa residents only." said Nassir.
Adding" This app will be ring fenced to ensure that someone outside Mombasa cannot use it. My responsibility is to ensure that Mombasa youths get jobs."
The app will also enable employers to easily post their job vacancies and reach out to potential candidates through the platform.
