By STEPHEN ODUORMore by this AuthorLow education levels has forced Tana River County to hire non-locals for skilled jobs, according to governor Dhadho Godhana. The county chief said that his administration is facing a dilemma due to a local shortage of skilled manpower, forcing it to employ outsiders. He said that, while the county would have liked to hire more locals, there was just not enough of them with the requisite academic qualifications and know-how to deliver. COUNTY ASKARISThe governor also noted that most of the youth in the county were seeking employment as county askaris, due to a lack of academic papers. With 56 per cent of its population lacking formal education, Tana River County has been placed at a disadvantage compared to neighbouring counties.

Source: Daily Nation December 19, 2018 22:52 UTC