Bilateral Labour Agreements between Kenya and Gulf States on the Human Security of Migrant Workers: The Case of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

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dc.contributor.authorMuturi, Maureen Wanjiku
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-23T08:05:44Z
dc.date.available2024-07-23T08:05:44Z
dc.date.issued2023-10
dc.descriptionMASTER OF ARTS In Diplomacy, Development, and International Security
dc.description.abstractMigration is a key component of our world today and when supported with appropriate policies, can contribute to inclusive and sustainable development in both the sending and receiving states (United Nations et al., 2020). Even with the numerous advantages that come with migration, migrants continue to be among the most vulnerable members of the society (Martius, 2017). The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of signed Bilateral Labour Agreements (BLAs) between Kenya and Gulf States on the human security of migrant workers. This is particularly for Kenyan migrant domestic workers working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The study was underpinned on Lee’s Push and Pull theory of migration. Further, the study employed a combination of descriptive and explanatory research designs. Data was collected qualitatively using Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews. The study found that Kenyans seek employment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) due to limited job opportunities and higher wages. Contracts are multilingual, covering working conditions, rights and obligations of parties. Kenyan migrant domestic workers in the KSA faced a number of challenges. These include language barriers, cultures differnces, long working hours with no rest and in some cases, denial of food and medical attention. The study suggested that there is need for a whole government approach to address the welfare and protection of Kenyan migrant workers in KSA, a dedicated budget account, empowerment of the Joint Implementation Committee, establishment of a Diaspora Integrated Information Management System and the lack of government presence in the KSA to be addressed.
dc.description.sponsorshipSchool of Arts and Social Sciences of Daystar University
dc.identifier.citationMuturi, M. W., (2023). Bilateral Labour Agreements between Kenya and Gulf States on the Human Security of Migrant Workers: The Case of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia: Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4813
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDaystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.subjectBilateral Labour Agreements
dc.subjectKenya
dc.subjectGulf States
dc.subjectHuman Security of Migrant Workers
dc.subjectDomestic Workers in Saudi Arabia
dc.titleBilateral Labour Agreements between Kenya and Gulf States on the Human Security of Migrant Workers: The Case of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia
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