Nairobi — Azimio la Umoja one Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has slammed President William Ruto's step to seek Jobs abroad.

Speaking at the Catholic University, ahead of the Jamhuri day preparations, Raila has said that it is the responsibility of the government to create jobs in the country and not go look for them abroad.

''Government officers themselves including a whole president including a whole president, openly saying that they are trying to get jobs abroad for Kenyans,'' said Raila.

''It is the responsibility of the government to create jobs in the country, not to look for jobs outside,'' he added.

Raila has further noted that the government has been unable to create jobs in the country which has been the main reason prompting young people to scramble for jobs abroad.

''Today, our people are scrambling to leave the country. A recent study by Pew Research showed that up to 54 percent of Kenyans would wish to relocate from the country,'' he said.

''Young people with the new skills and knowledge that we need are being exported because the government cannot create jobs,'' added Raila.

The opposition leader has stated that this will erase the dignity and pride that Kenya once had.

''Once upon a time, Kenyans were too proud and so confident in their nation that they refused to seek jobs abroad, including with the UN,'' Raila said.