Salome Nduta, a former worker in Saudi Arabia overwhelmed by emotions during a press conference. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]The government should stop exporting domestic workers to Saudi Arabia over the rising cases of mistreatment. The ban should remain in place until we are sure of the safety of Kenyans there. The government has a constitutional responsibility to protect all its citizens, including those outside the country. It is sad when we read harrowing details about how some workers have been mistreated in Saudi Arabia, with some of them even getting maimed or losing their lives in the hands of their employers.

Source: Standard Digital August 02, 2021 21:00 UTC