The Kenyan government is pushing back on circulating reports that Kuwait has shut its doors to Kenyan workers. Officials have clarified that recent announcements from Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to a new ban on the recruitment of Kenyans, and that the two countries' existing labour arrangements remain in place.
The clarification comes after reports began spreading that Kuwait had imposed fresh restrictions, causing concern among Kenyans who work or plan to work in the Gulf state. The government moved to address those fears directly, stating that the changes announced by Kuwait do not represent new barriers for Kenyan job seekers.
For the many Kenyan households that depend on remittances from workers in the Gulf, the distinction matters. Watch this space as the government continues to engage with Kuwaiti authorities on the details.
Originally published by AllAfrica.