Children of Kenyan Woman Held Captive in Saudi Arabia Plead for Help

The children of a woman allegedly being held captive in Saudi Arabia yesterday called on the Kenyan and Saudi governments to help trace her. The three, Valentine Nyambura, 21, Jane Muthoni, 19, and Rachael Wanjiru, 16, have been knocking on government offices seeking help for their mother Teresiah Wambui.

They have also been to the Saudi Arabian embassy. Speaking to the Star in Limuru, the three said their mother, whom they have been communicating with, cannot make out where she is being held captive. Their mother told them she is beaten up daily by her employer and has been secluded in a room away from the main house.

“We have been talking to her on phone. She said she is ailing because of the severe beatings from her employer and cannot see the light because of the seclusion ,” said Muthoni. Muthoni said their mother is bleeding heavily and fears she might die and they may never see her again.

“We have been knocking from one government door to another but we have not received much help. Officials keep telling us to tell our mother to call a certain number that never goes through,” said Muthoni. Wambui left the country in May to search for employment in Saudi Arabia to enable her pay her children's school fees. She has however not sent them any money because she claims her employer has never paid her.

Muthoni says Wambui was one of the main campaigners of the current Limuru MP Peter Mwathi in the 2007 general election. Limuru district Maendeleo ya Wamawake chairlady Annsusa Mbugua, who is Wambui’s cousin, has pleaded with the government to help bring her back home. Mbugua said she visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where officials told her they will send a letter to Saudi Arabia.

Source: The Star

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