Jane Waithera broke down during a meeting with local reporters at her residence. “My mother betrayed my trust after sending her my Saudi Arabia earnings for safekeeping,” she said.
According to reliable sources close to the family, Waithera dropped out of school at seventh grade due to mistreatment from her stepfather. She later became a single mother, pushing her to seek employment opportunities abroad.
The 33-year-old woman left Kenya eighteen months ago for Saudi Arabia. Her employer’s harsh treatment and attempted exploitation forced her to cut short her stay.
Waithera sent monthly remittances to her mother through bank transfers for future investments. She managed to save Ksh 400,000 during her time working as a domestic worker.
Her mother received clear instructions about keeping the money safe for future use. The arrangement seemed perfect since they maintained regular communication about the savings.
The devastating discovery awaited Waithera upon her return home last week. Her mother’s account showed only Ksh 30,000 remaining from the entire savings.
Family members tried mediating between mother and daughter without success. The betrayal created a deep wound that affected their once-close relationship.
Waithera now stays away from her mother despite forgiving her actions. Their communication remains minimal, limited to essential family matters only.
The victim currently struggles to rebuild her life from scratch. She plans to start a small business with the remaining Ksh 30,000.
Local authorities confirm receiving similar complaints from other migrant workers. Many report cases of relatives misusing their hard-earned savings while working abroad.
Community leaders urge workers abroad to consider secure banking options. They recommend personal accounts rather than trusting relatives with large sums of money.
The incident highlights growing concerns about family betrayal cases. More migrant workers face similar situations after entrusting relatives with their earnings.
By Nairobi