The government has unveiled emergency numbers for distressed Kenyans living in Saudi Arabia.
The Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said the numbers 966 500 755 060 or 19911 (toll-free) are working 24-7.
“There are people manning the lines 24-7 and will respond. If they don’t just write to me as the CS and I will fire them. Because as a government we want Kenyans to be supported,” he said.
While speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Wednesday, January 18, Dr Alfred Mutua said he visited Saudi Arabia over the issue and held talks with the government, which challenged Kenya to reveal citizens who were mistreating people.
“We have had conversations with the Saudi government asking why their people are abusing our young men and women. They said we need to expose them and will get them arrested,” Mutua stated.
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Likewise, CS Mutua reported that there are Kenyans in Saudi Arabia who are working under good conditions and making a lot of money.
“In Saudi I met Kenyans, and some are working well. I met nurses, teachers, and hotel managers. Mostly, it’s women who suffer and those who go for domestic work. I had private meetings with the women, and they disclosed how they are suffering.” He added.
Furthermore, while responding to questions during his vetting for the CS position, Dr. Alfred Mutua promised to prioritize the safety of Kenyan workers in the gulf once he is sworn into office.
He later visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss the plight of Kenyan workers.
