Broken Promises: The Bitter Reality for Kenyan Migrant Workers in the Middle East

The shimmering skylines and promises of prosperity painted a vivid picture in Sarah’s mind as she boarded the plane to Riyadh. Back in rural Kenya, the drought had decimated her small farm, leaving her and her three children with dwindling hope. The recruitment agency’s promises of a stable income as a domestic worker felt like a lifeline, a chance to rebuild. Little did she know, the golden mirage would soon dissolve into a harsh desert reality of exploitation and despair.