A man from Kitengela is now pleading for government intervention after his wife allegedly left for Saudi Arabia through what he believes were rogue recruitment agents, leaving him to care for their three children alone.

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Benerd Ongaki said his life changed on June 19 after he dropped his wife at work as usual, only to later discover that she had allegedly travelled to Saudi Arabia without informing him.

According to Ongaki, repeated attempts to contact her were unsuccessful before he was later informed by sources that she had allegedly been convinced by agents involved in recruiting Kenyans for jobs in Saudi Arabia.

“In return, for the sake of our children, I plead with her to come back,” Ongaki said, adding that he fears for her safety because many Kenyans who travel to Gulf countries reportedly face harsh conditions and communication difficulties once abroad.

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He further claimed that some agents operating in areas such as Ruiru continue to mislead desperate job seekers with promises of better opportunities abroad.

According to him, many Kenyans later end up stranded or facing hardships after arriving in foreign countries.

The case has once again renewed concerns over rogue recruitment agents targeting unemployed Kenyans seeking jobs overseas amid rising economic hardship and unemployment.

Over the years, thousands of Kenyans have travelled to Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in search of employment opportunities, mainly in domestic work and the hospitality sectors.

In 2024, authorities revoked more than 700 licences belonging to recruitment agencies accused of exploiting job seekers and violating labour migration regulations.

According to Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu, the government intensified monitoring of recruitment agencies as part of efforts to protect Kenyans seeking jobs abroad.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke