Plight of Kenyans in Egypt ignites debate

National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Chairman Nelson Koech. The committee says Kenyans living in Egypt face significant challenges, including “widespread discrimination”.

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A parliamentary committee has revealed how Kenyans living in Egypt face significant challenges, including “widespread discrimination”, highlighting the need for more structured bilateral interventions and implementation of labour agreements.

The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, in a report to the House, laid bare limited access to formal and legal employment, vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence and inadequate legal protection, placing a heavy burden on the Kenyan mission in Egypt, which is poorly funded.