Kenya's migrant workers remain unprotected due to a decade-long legal gap, preventing the use of a mandatory Sh1.5 million security bond meant for their repatriation or the return of remains.

• The National Employment Authority (NEA) cannot utilize the bond because there are no operational regulations.
• This situation leaves thousands of workers vulnerable, with agencies and insurance companies facing difficulties in managing repatriation claims.
• Lawmakers are urging for the fast-tracking of the Labour Management Bill, 2025, which proposes a Migrant Workers Welfare Fund to address these issues.