Kenyans Among Workers Allegedly Exploited in Ksh45.2 Billion U.S. Embassy Project
According to reports, some of the Kenyans were recruited during their previous construction work in Nairobi, and despite promises of up to Ksh3 million per year, they ended up receiving less than Ksh100,000...
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Kenyan workers are reportedly among foreign nationals allegedly underpaid and exploited during the construction of a Ksh45.2 billion ($350 million) U.S. consulate project in Milan, Italy.
- Allegations include workers being paid as little as Ksh232 (€1.55) per hour, significantly less than promised salaries.
- The project is managed by U.S.-based Caddell Construction, with Italian prosecutors investigating over 70 workers, including several from Kenya and India.
- Workers reportedly faced threats of dismissal or deportation when questioning pay discrepancies, with one Kenyan electrician stating, "Either you work, or you will be returned to your country."
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