Oman Warns Kenyan Workers Amid Concerns for Jobs
The latest warning comes at a time when several Kenyan job seekers have been left stranded abroad after being defrauded by fake recruiting agencies...
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The Sultanate of Oman has issued a strong warning to Kenyans against using unofficial channels for employment, following numerous cases of Kenyans being stranded after being defrauded by fake agents. Nasra Salim Mohamed Al-Hashmi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Kenya, stated that tourist visas cannot be used for employment.
- Over 3,000 Kenyans have reportedly been left in distress in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon since 2023.
- The Kenyan government has closed over 100 recruitment agencies involved in fraudulent activities.
- Employment visas for Oman require sponsorship from a licensed Omani employer, processed through the Ministry of Labour and the Royal Oman Police.
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