VIDEO: Drama at JKIA as Lady Sees Agent who Sponsored her Trip to the Gulf
Drama ensued at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday 8th after a lady whose name is withheld spotted her agent identified as Salome who sponsored her trip to go to the Gulf to work as a domestic helper.
Christine Juma According to the viral video posted on social media by Mutembei Tv, the lady stated that she went to the gulf of Saudi Arabia in November 2021 hoping to change her life and that of her family. Unfortunately, things turned sour after being received by her boss.
The Lady stated that she has been going through a lot in Saudi Arabia further noting that there are a lot of Kenyan girls being tortured and some end up being killed at the hands of their employers.
"Wakenya tunaumia huko Saidi Arabia , tunakunywa ata maji ya Sewage"
She further Accused the Agents who have been ripping big in the business of taking Kenyan girls to work as housegirls in the gulf.
" Mambo ya magent ni kututupa Saudi Arabia na kuancha watoti wetu wateseke. mbona wanatufanyia hivi . Tukipata shida hakuna mwenye anatushugulikia.
She further asked the government to intervene in the matter adding that many Kenyan girls have been going through a lot in the Gulf.
"Serikali nawaomba Watoti wetu wanaumia ata penye nime tok nimeacha wakenya wawili hakuna ata maji tya kukunywa. Tunakunywa ata maji ya sewage".
She asked the Kenyan government through the relevant authorities to help in rescuing two other ladies whom she left stranded in Saudi Arabia.
This comes barely a week after another Kenyan girl Diana Chepkemoi was rescued from the hands of her toxic employer in Saudi Arabia after her photos had surfaced online, where she looked emaciated amid reports that her employer had detained her in the gulf country.
The photos sparked uproar among Kenyans, who called for immediate action from relevant authorities to ensure she returns home.
Her family also pleaded with the government to help bring back their daughter, claiming that she was being detained against her will and was without medication despite her health status.
Diana Chepkemoi Lady who was tortured in Saudi Arabia but escaped alive Planning.PHOTO FILE
According to Chepkemoi`s sister, she narrated that her experience in Saudi was good on arrival and she constantly updated them on her progress.
This was however not enjoyed for long until the communication was cut short a few months later when she learned that Chepkemoi's phone was confiscated and that she was being denied access to medication despite her deteriorating health.
Cheptoo said her sister was under 24-hour surveillance, and communicating with her had never been feasible.
“You could tell something was clearly wrong, she said the boss was mistreating her, she was ill, couldn’t access hospital and her health was deteriorating quickly. The boss would only give her painkillers," she said.
“We tried to talk to the boss and he said Diana is yet to complete her working days as per the contract she signed and is now holding her hostage. Once you see those photos circulating online, you will agree that my sister needs all the help she can get immediately, I am scared she might not make it home alive,” she lamented.
Cheptoo narrated that Chepkemoi's employer, through a phone call, dismissed the harassment claims calling her a liar and a tireless complainer who makes excuses to avoid work and is pretending to be sick.
However, the employer is reported to be an influential individual from a prominent family in the gulf country and only the ambassador to Saudi Arabia can intervene.
However, on Tuesday 6th September she was lucky to be offered a job and a University full scholarship immediately after she jetted back into the country.
A statement made on Tuesday, September 6 by Nairobi lawmaker Veska Kangogo stated that the institution was to take care of Chepkemoi's accommodation needs.
It is believed that the student dropped out of Meru University and secured domestic work in Saudi Arabia to fend for her five siblings and raise funds to offset her mother’s medical bills.
“Special thanks to Meru University who have offered a job, accommodation, and a full scholarship to Diana to enable her complete her Bachelor’s Degree and live a dignified life,” she stated.
