Atwoli calls for ban of employment agencies in Kenya over mistreatment of workers in Saudi

On Sunday, Atwoli said that Kenyan migrant workers in the gulf countries have been subjected to ‘indirect slavery’.

“I am appealing to our government, let us ban all employment agencies. What these people are trying to do with our young daughters and sons is applying indirect slavery,” he told NTV.

Atwoli further called on young people to be patient, and that the unemployment menace will be dealt with once President William Ruto’s government hits the road running.

“Let us remain here as poor as we are, we have a new government that is now struggling to refurbish our economy, the economy will grow after appointment of ministers having been vetted and we will be able to access jobs in this country,” he said.

 “You better earn Ksh. 10,000 and remain in this country, there are jobs outside there that are demeaning, not respectful and not decent as advocated for by the International Labour Organisation.”

Cases of Kenyan migrant workers being mistreated in Saudi Arabia have been on the rise in the recent days, with lucky ones returning home successfully.