Kenyans abroad Stories

Kenyans abroad increase remittances by Sh97.8 billion in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 17, 2025

The United States remained the largest source of remittances during the review period, contributing 51 percent of total inflows.

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

Woman’s tale of tribulations Kenyans face under oppressive employers in the Gulf
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 13, 2024

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, Sophia Amimo experienced a lot of abuse, both mental and physical.

Wage review raises salaries for house helps to Sh16,113 across cities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Studies have shown that many domestic workers earn around Sh8,841, much less than the new minimum wage.

Over 105,000 Kenyans got jobs abroad since 2023 - Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Ministry of Labour has identified other nations such as Australia, Qatar, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, the UK, Kuwait, and Northern Irelan...

How fraudulent recruitment agency left 1,200 victims in financial ruin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Investigations have uncovered a complex money laundering scheme allegedly orchestrated by the agency's CEO Judy Jepchirchir.

State flags 26 unregistered recruitment agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

The Labour Ministry stressed the importance of job seekers conducting due diligence when interacting with recruitment agencies to avoid falling victim...

Abused and overworked: The harsh realities facing most domestic workers
Mishi Gongo  |  Sep 01, 2024

Many domestic workers find themselves working for more than eight hours a day without proper compensation

730 Kenyans deported in last three years - Mudavadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2024

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday revealed that 2023 recorded the highest number at 378.

316 Kenyans have died in Gulf countries since 2002 – Mudavadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia leads with 166 while 58 deaths were recorded in Qatar, 51 in the United Arab Emirates, Iraq 25, Bahrain 10 and Kuwait 6.

Poor pay and economic prospect pushing Kenyans to seek jobs abroad - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 21, 2024

Nearly 70 per cent of surveyed Kenyan respondents cited financial and economic constraints as reasons to move abroad.

Mudavadi seeks more funding to boost foreign relations
Barack Oduor  |  May 15, 2024

Mudavadi articulated a series of compelling justifications for the additional budgetary requirements, each grounded in Kenya's mission to fortify its...

Abdishakur Hussein to lead Middle Eastern Affairs at Kenya's Foreign ministry
Foreign Correspondent  |  Feb 09, 2024

Abdishakur Hussein, a career diplomat has previously served in Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kenya pursues labour treaties to protect workers abroad
Eunice Omollo  |  Feb 01, 2024

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore said Thursday that Kenya has prepared bilateral labour treaties with about 19 countries t...

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