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FRANCIS AUMA: Let’s protect Kenyan migrant workers from exploitation

At the heart of the problem are illegal recruitment fees and misleading job advertisements

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by FRANCIS AUMA

Commentary13 October 2025 - 09:00
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Rapid Response Officer, Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) Francis Auma./FILE
The increasing recruitment drives for Kenyan workers in Gulf Cooperation Council states have exposed a worrying trend of deception, exploitation and human rights violations.

While the promise of better pay abroad is enticing for many job seekers, a growing number are falling prey to fraudulent recruitment agencies and unscrupulous brokers.

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