Kenya: Inside New Bill Targeting Abuse of Kenyan Workers Migrating to Gulf States

A new bill making its way through Parliament seeks to overhaul the country’s foreign employment system, promising tighter regulations and enhanced protections for Kenyan workers seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in popular destinations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

For years, stories of Kenyan migrant workers facing exploitation and abuse in these countries have sparked outrage and calls for government intervention. The Labour Migration Management Bill, introduced in September, aims…