A law without teeth: How Kenya’s migrant workers remain unprotected
Thousands of workers exposed despite the existence of a mandatory Sh1.5 million security bond...
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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.
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