No one could believe a drunkard can be recruited for a job after an interview until a recent incident in Mirita enterprise in Eldoret town. The rare spectacle elicited shock to the interviewees and even to the drunkard after he was informed that he has been selected to join the enterprise after a competitive selection.
On Monday, Kipkemboi Tarus, just like other interviewees turned up to the interview. He was drunk but had not exceeded to a state of staggering or blackout. He faced the panel and convinced them that he was the ideal candidate for the post and when the results were out, it shocked many as he had secured the position.
"I am really grateful for Mirita seeing potential and building trust in me even in the situation I was in," said jovial Tarus.
"I always drink but not during working hours but this time I was informed about the interview when I was in that state, and I said let me give a try," he added.
The other interviewees, however, claimed that the panel was biased and the selection had been done unfavorably, allegations the panel dismissed saying they selected the best according to his outstanding qualifications.
"Tarus is a person with outstanding qualifications that any company can't resist from having him."
"Despite the fact that he turned up drunk, it's good he showed who he is and has promised not to turn up to the job drunk, failure to abide by our rules and regulations we will fire him immediately," said one of the panelists in the interview.