Kenya labor official Alfred Mutua asked for time to review an Amnesty International report about Kenyan maids in Saudi Arabia. The report claims these women face racism, long hours, poor treatment, and low pay. Workers sleep on floors or inside closets without proper beds. They earn about $240 monthly for working at least 16 hours every day. Many never receive days off during two-year contracts.
Mutua stated that most Kenyans succeed in Saudi Arabia as doctors, engineers, teachers, and in other jobs. He believes problems mostly affect household workers alone. He met with Saudi officials who created special help desks for Kenyan employees. Kenya sent a new labor officer to its embassy in Riyadh. Mutua expressed confidence that both countries can solve these issues together.
Mutua stated that most Kenyans succeed in Saudi Arabia as doctors, engineers, teachers, and in other jobs. He believes problems mostly affect household workers alone. He met with Saudi officials who created special help desks for Kenyan employees. Kenya sent a new labor officer to its embassy in Riyadh. Mutua expressed confidence that both countries can solve these issues together.
