According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the unemployment rate rose slightly to an average of 3.8% in the February-April period, up from 3.7% in January-March. The number of newly jobless in April increased by 73,000, 54,000 of which are considered inactive as they are yet to formally begin their job search.
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