A lady known as “lucky mum Debra” shares screenshots of conversations she had with Joy, the lady who collapsed in Saudi Arabia while playing with the kid of her employee.
“Hi..ukoje.. I’m going through alot” said Joy in one of the messages, revealing the distress she was experiencing while working in the Gulf country.
The screenshots shared by Lucky Mum Debra have sparked reactions among Kenyans, with many expressing concern over the welfare of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries.
According to the conversations, Joy had reached out to Lucky Mum Debra seeking help and sharing her struggles while working in Saudi Arabia.
The message “Hi..ukoje.. I’m going through alot” indicates that Joy was going through difficult times before the incident where she collapsed while playing with her employer’s child.
Lucky Mum Debra, who is known for advocating for Kenyans working in the Gulf, shared the chats to highlight the plight of Kenyan women working as domestic workers abroad.
Joy is reported to have collapsed suddenly while playing with the kid of her employer in Saudi Arabia, an incident that has left many Kenyans worried about her health condition.
The exact circumstances of her collapse and her current health status are yet to be fully disclosed, but the shared screenshots show she had been experiencing challenges.
Kenyans on social media have reacted to the screenshots, calling on the Kenyan government through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to intervene and ensure Joy gets medical attention and assistance.
Cases of Kenyan domestic workers facing mistreatment, overworking, and health challenges in Saudi Arabia have been on the rise, with many calling for stricter regulations on labour migration.
Activists have urged recruitment agencies to ensure proper welfare and regular check-ins for Kenyans working in the Gulf.
Lucky Mum Debra has been at the forefront of highlighting such cases, sharing stories of Kenyans stranded or facing hardships in the Middle East.
She said the conversation with Joy shows that many Kenyan girls in Saudi Arabia are suffering in silence and need urgent help.
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has previously been called upon to enhance its support for distressed Kenyans in Saudi Arabia.
Family members of Joy are said to be seeking information about her condition and are appealing for help to bring her back home if possible.
The incident has reignited debate about the safety of Kenyan migrant workers in Gulf countries, with many urging the government to ban or regulate agencies that send workers to Saudi Arabia without proper safeguards.
Kenyans are now waiting for updates on Joy’s health condition following her collapse, with many praying for her quick recovery.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has been urged to follow up on the case and ensure Joy receives the necessary support.