Kiambu youths have been cautioned against seeking employment in Arab countries that allegedly torture and enslave workers.
Speaking to the media at Kiambu town on Tuesday, county Governor William Kabogo instead urged the youths to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the government to better their lives.
He said that it’s not good for young people to expose themselves to enslavement when the government has initiated several projects and programmes for them.
“I want to urge women and youths to desist from seeking employment in Saudi Arabia and other countries that enslave them,” said Kabogo.
The Governor at the same time asked the national government to intervene and help rescue workers who are being mistreated and enslaved in foreign countries.
He stated that the government has a responsibility to protect its citizens adding that most workers in foreign countries are going through a hard time.
The county governor further said that the labour laws protect the interests of workers and that the government should review its relations with the countries allegedly mistreating Kenyans.
Kabogo said that his government through the Biashara Fund, is ready and willing to empower young people, urging them to seek loans and other assistance in order to improve their socio-economic lives.