Mysterious Death of Kenyan Woman in Saudi Arabia Raises Concerns
Nyamira County Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Death of Young Woman in Saudi Arabia
Another Kenyan family from Ting’a in Nyamira County is grappling with the devastating loss of their 24-year-old relative, Millicent Moraa, who passed away under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia. Moraa had traveled to the Gulf country on March 17th in search of better opportunities but found herself entangled in a perilous situation that eventually led to her untimely death.
Her husband, Simon Obuya, last spoke with her on July 14th, just three months after her arrival in Saudi Arabia. Although she had secured a job shortly after landing, Moraa expressed fears over the inappropriate sexual advances from her employer. Desperate for help, she reached out to BK Sibs, the agency that facilitated her move, seeking reassignment to another household.
“At first, she was happy with the new job, but after about two weeks, she started complaining that her employer was harassing her sexually,” Obuya told Citizen TV. Moraa’s fears became reality when, after leaving the home temporarily, her employer requested her return, promising to cease the harassment. Unfortunately, the situation escalated, pushing Moraa to plan an escape with the help of her agent.
“She spoke to her Kenyan agent, Gilbert, expressing her desire to return to the office. Gilbert advised her to wait by the gate the next day… She called Gilbert and me, saying she had managed to get outside and was waiting for her Saudi agent to pick her up. That was the last time I heard from Millicent,” Obuya recalled.
Two months have passed since the family received news of Moraa’s death on July 23rd, reportedly due to a brain freeze from a fall, according to Saudi health authorities. Yet, her body remains unrepatriated, despite the agency’s assurances that all necessary payments had been made.
“They sent us documents claiming they were receipts for payment. But when I asked for a death certificate, they said it would come with the body. In the past week, the agent has been unresponsive, telling me that he is also in Kenya and waiting just like us. Now I’m questioning the legitimacy of this agency,” said Moraa’s father-in-law, Daniel Areba.
As the family continues to mourn, they are pleading with the Kenyan government to intervene and ensure that Moraa’s body is brought back home for a proper burial and to provide the closure they desperately need.
Mysterious Death of Kenyan Woman in Saudi Arabia Raises Concerns
