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Saudi Arabia leads in number of Kenyans killed while working in Gulf countries

Stella Nafula, Pauline Wachira, Miriam Hannah Njeri

Kenyans who died while working in Saudi Arabia: Top row from left: Stella Nafula, Pauline Wachira, Miriam Hannah Njeri and Margaret Ruguru. Bottom row: Lucy Wanja, Lucy Mwanyae Kea, Beatrice Waruguru and Mercy Mbula.

Photo credit: Pool

At least 316 Kenyans have lost their lives in Gulf countries in the past 2 years, with most of the deaths recorded in Saudi Arabia, the government has said.

Appearing before the Senate, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Saudi Arabia topped the list of recorded deaths with 166 Kenyans losing their lives there.