Kenyan Woman Stranded and Sick in Saudi, Family Seeks Assistance

Knight Ajenya’s journey from her humble abode in Vihiga County, Kenya, was fueled by aspirations of financial independence and a better life for her family.

At age 33, Ajenya embarked on an arduous path to Saudi Arabia, having secured a promising job opportunity through the assistance of an agent named Ruth. With the blessings of her father, Nerbert Otiende, Ajenya’s spirits were soaring as she left her three children behind, eager to pave the way for their brighter futures. The initial weeks in the Gulf nation were marked by a sense of accomplishment and contentment. Ajenya maintained regular communication with her father, sharing heartwarming accounts of the warm reception she received from her employer’s family and the friendly atmosphere that surrounded her.

However, this euphoric phase was short-lived a mere two months into her employment and soon an abrupt silence ensued, leaving Nerbert bewildered and deeply concerned. Unbeknownst to her family, Ajenya had made the difficult decision to quit her job and relocate to a holding camp, though the reasons behind this unexpected move remained shrouded in mystery. Communication became a luxury as she no longer had access to a personal phone and relied on the goodwill of strangers to convey messages back home. It was during her stay at the camp that Ajenya’s health took a devastating turn, leaving her afflicted with an unidentified illness that robbed her of her vitality.

In the face of insufficient funds and limited access to medical care, Ajenya’s condition deteriorated rapidly with her survival dependent on mere fluids. Nerbert Otiende’s desperate attempts to seek assistance from the agent responsible for Ajenya’s placement in Saudi Arabia fell on deaf ears as the agent callously refused to intervene until she reaped the benefits of Ajenya’s employment. It was through the compassionate intervention of a fellow Kenyan woman named Kagai that a glimmer of hope emerged. Kagai provided invaluable updates on Ajenya’s condition and ensured she received medical attention when necessary.

Despite these efforts, the family’s financial constraints have rendered them incapable of affording the airfare required to bring their beloved Ajenya back home. As Ajenya remains trapped in Saudi Arabia, her family’s anguish deepens with each passing day. The dream job that promised economic transformation has metamorphosed into a waking nightmare, leaving them grappling with unanswered questions and a desperate longing for assistance.