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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 15, 2025
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Govt Reveals Repatriation Pathway for Stranded Kenyan Mothers in Saudi

The government came under fire after it emerged that there were hundreds of mothers who were reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia...
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The Kenyan government has revealed pathways to repatriate Kenyan single mothers and their undocumented children stranded in Saudi Arabia, attributing current challenges to strict Saudi laws regarding unmarried relationships.
- Only 113 parents have applied for birth certificates through the Mwanamberi Project since its 2023 launch, with only one-third collecting the processed documents.
- The State Department for Diaspora Affairs clarified that while Kenyan diplomatic missions can process birth notifications, Saudi law deems pre-marital or extra-marital conception as proof of an offense, complicating birth registration for unmarried mothers.
- A Joint Interdepartmental Working Group between Kenya and Saudi authorities has successfully repatriated 59 mothers and 73 children, and an amnesty allows undocumented Kenyans to regularize their status or leave without penalties.
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