This has continued to expose Kenyans to long working hours and exploitation by their employers. Under the agreement, contracts are processed through a Saudi platform dubbed “ Musaned”—an integrated electronic system under Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labor and Social Development. “Agencies are being blamed when Kenyans go through difficult times abroad but fact is we don't have any mandate over the contracts. Saudi Arabia is a key destination for migrant domestic workers, hosting more than 200,000 workers. Cases of Kenyans being mistreated in the Gulf saw the government stop Saudi Arabia from recruiting domestic workers in the country in 2014.

Source: The Star June 15, 2020 00:56 UTC