Kenyan diasporaSaudi Arabialabour migrationremittancesdomestic workersNational Employment AuthorityGulf statesworker protectionbilateral labour agreementCentral Bank of KenyamigrationKafala
The Kenyan Diaspora in Saudi Arabia: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Saudi Arabia hosts the largest Kenyan diaspora in the Gulf, built largely on domestic and low-wage labour migration. This overview examines the numbers, the remittance flows that have surged in recent years, the recruitment system and the worker-protection challenges that shape the experience of Kenyans in the Kingdom.
Jun 18, 2026
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The Kenyan Diaspora in Qatar: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Thousands of Kenyans work in Qatar in construction, hospitality and domestic service. This guide examines the migration drivers, the kafala system, remittance flows, the risks workers face and the safeguards being built to protect them.
Jun 16, 2026
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The Kenyan Diaspora in the Gulf States: 300,000-Strong Workforce in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman — Conditions, Remittances and Reform
Approximately 300,000 Kenyans work in the Gulf states across construction, domestic work, hospitality and professional roles. A complete guide to conditions, reforms and remittances.
May 25, 2026
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