Gulf Nation Bans Hiring of Domestic Workers From Kenya & 26 Other Countries
The new directive will see thousands of Kenyan workers in the Middle East nation lose their jobs and may return home...
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Kuwait has banned the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya and 26 other countries, significantly impacting thousands of Kenyan nationals already working in the Gulf nation.
- Approximately 3,500 Kenyans are estimated to be working in Kuwait and may face job losses.
- The decision was made by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior following assessments.
- This ban contrasts with the Kenyan government's focus on boosting labor exports, with President William Ruto recently securing employment for 1,000 Kenyans in Norway.
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