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Kenyan government clarifies no new ban on domestic workers in Kuwait
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The Kenyan government has refuted recent media reports suggesting a new ban on Kenyan domestic workers in Kuwait. Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime clarified that a recent communication from Kuwaiti authorities updated existing recruitment procedures and regulations, rather than imposing new restrictions on Kenya. He stated that Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait approximately a decade ago, and this position remains unchanged. The Ministry of Labour emphasized that this is not a new policy targeting Kenya but a continuation of the long-standing operational framework. The restrictions apply only to domestic workers, with other Kenyan professionals still eligible for employment in Kuwait. Kenya and Kuwait are currently engaged in consultations to develop a bilateral framework for the domestic labor sector, aiming to establish mutually agreed procedures and safeguards. Kuwait remains a significant destination for Kenyan migrant labor across various sectors.
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