Sudanese Husband Leaves Kenyan Family Homeless on Saudi Streets

A video has deeply saddened online viewers by showing a Kenyan woman named Eunice Maasai living on the streets of Saudi Arabia with her two young children.

The footage, shared by VOO TV Family, depicts Eunice gathering her scattered belongings while holding one child and with the other standing nearby. When questioned about her whereabouts, she responded quietly, expressing reluctance to disclose her plans. Eunice, who has been residing in Saudi Arabia since 2015, was reportedly married to a Sudanese man with whom she had two children. The video has elicited a strong emotional response from viewers many of whom have expressed a desire to assist in her repatriation to Kenya.

The comments section of the video reflects the deep concern felt by many. One user, Lorna Jerop, expresses sadness at Eunice's circumstances. Another PaddytheEyezoh, directly appeals to the Kenyan president for intervention and regrets the struggles faced by Kenyans in Saudi Arabia. Other commenters such as Eve raise practical questions about the logistics of Eunice's potential return to Kenya with her children. This incident is not an isolated case but rather part of a broader pattern of hardships faced by Kenyan workers in Saudi Arabia.

The recent death of Joyce Wangari Mungoya, a mother of three from Kiambu County, also highlights the severity of the situation. Such cases have brought to the forefront the challenges and risks faced by Kenyan domestic workers in the Middle East. In response to these ongoing issues, there have been increasing calls for the Kenyan government to implement more robust measures to protect its citizens working abroad. Many Kenyans seek employment opportunities in countries like Saudi Arabia to improve their economic situation often finding work as domestic helpers.

However, the numerous reports of abuse, mistreatment, and even fatalities have raised serious concerns about their safety and well-being. Advocacy groups and concerned citizens are demanding stricter regulations for recruitment agencies, enhanced support networks for workers, and more effective diplomatic interventions to address cases of exploitation and abuse.