Cyprian Nyakundi has once again been approached by Kenyan workers who say they are stranded in Juba, South Sudan, after being recruited for jobs they expected would give them a stable income.
The workers have asked that their identities remain private while sharing their difficult experience and seeking help to recover unpaid salaries.
They have pointed to Ann Kathure Rutere, whom they identify as the recruiter who facilitated their move from Kenya to South Sudan.
According to the workers, they travelled to South Sudan after being recruited by Rutere for employment opportunities in Juba. They left Kenya believing they had secured jobs that would allow them to earn a regular salary and continue supporting their families back home. However, their situation has reportedly taken a difficult turn after the salaries they expected failed to come through.
The workers say they are now living in Juba without the income they depended on.
Being away from home has made the situation even harder because they have limited options for dealing with their daily expenses.
They have to think about food, accommodation and other basic needs while also worrying about families in Kenya who may be depending on them financially.Their appeal is not for special treatment.
They want the money they say they were promised when they accepted the jobs and travelled to South Sudan.
They also want clarity on what happened to their employment arrangements and why they have been left without their salaries.
The workers decided to reach out to Cyprian Nyakundi because they believe bringing their concerns into the public eye could help attract the attention of relevant authorities. They are hoping that their situation will be investigated and that the people responsible will be required to provide answers.
The name of Ann Kathure Rutere has also been raised by the workers in relation to previous complaints involving Kenyans who were allegedly recruited for work but later experienced problems with salary payments.
The workers say this history makes their current situation particularly concerning. However, the allegations should be independently investigated, and Rutere should be given an opportunity to respond to the claims made against her.
For the Kenyans currently in Juba, the issue is more than a disagreement over money. They travelled to a foreign country expecting to work and earn a living. Without their salaries, they say they have been left in a vulnerable position with no clear solution in sight.
Working in another country can already be challenging, particularly when someone does not have a strong support network nearby.When wages fail to arrive, the pressure can quickly affect both the worker and the family members depending on the income.
