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Kenya: 93 Have Died in the Middle East in Three Years - Labour Minister
East African, 14 July 2021
Some 93 Kenyans have died in the Middle East in the past three years, a minister has said. Read more »
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Kenya: Some Jobs Need to Be Scrapped
Nation, 21 June 2021
It is very stressful trying to get to work in the city traffic in the morning. The traffic jams are just too long and traumatic, and at times one has to get up too early to avoid… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya to Send 30,000 Skilled Workers to Gulf States
Nation, 6 May 2021
Over 30,000 skilled workers will be sent to Gulf States by the end of next month as the government concludes the signing of bilateral labour agreements to secure employment for… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenyans Looking for Jobs Abroad to Get Insured
Nation, 26 April 2021
Thousands of workers seeking jobs overseas will soon enjoy insurance as government moves to improve the welfare of citizens abroad. Read more »
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Africa: Saudi Eases 'Slave-Like' Restrictions On Domestic Workers
Nation, 9 November 2020
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How to Stem Abuse of Kenyan Workers in Middle East
Labour Minister Simon Chelugui has told parliament that 93 Kenyans have died in the Middle East in the past three years. According to the minister, his department is unable to provide a detailed breakdown of the deaths, which occurred mainly in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The Kenyan government has reportedly entered into three bilateral labour agreements with the the three middle eastern nations, in a bid to protect Kenyans working there.
According to Chelugui, a draft labour migration management bill and a migrant workers welfare fund will be established, following a cabinet directive, to protect migrant workers.
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