The woman, identified as Margaret Ngele, had traveled to the Gulf nation in search of a better future for her family. But today, her whereabouts remain unknown.
According to her husband, Victor Omondi, everything seemed normal until last Thursday when he received what would turn out to be his wife’s last words.
At exactly 12:10 pm, Margaret texted him saying she was at a police station in Saudi Arabia.
In her message, she explained that she had not received any help and that officers had not spoken to her. Since then, her phone has been off, and no further communication has come through.
Victor told reporters that the message shook him because his wife sounded frightened and helpless. He immediately tried calling back, but the line was unreachable.
Days later, the family is still waiting for answers as they continue to plead with authorities both in Kenya and Saudi Arabia to step in.
Friends and neighbors in their home area described Margaret as a hardworking mother who went abroad hoping to support her children’s education.
Many now fear the worst, given that cases of mistreatment of migrant workers in the Middle East have been reported in the past.
Rights groups have long raised concerns about Kenyans facing exploitation, harassment, and even abuse while working abroad.
Victor says the family has reported the matter to relevant government offices in Nairobi. However, progress has been slow, leaving them feeling abandoned.
“All we want is to know if she is safe. We need help to bring her home,” he said emotionally.
This incident has once again put a spotlight on the safety of Kenyans seeking employment outside the country.
Every year, thousands travel to Gulf states, hoping to find work as domestic helpers and other jobs.
While some succeed and provide for their families, others fall into trouble, often without much protection.
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