Kenya has over 600 private recruitment agencies (PRAs) that find job placements for Kenyans beyond the borders, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council countries mainly Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates which are in need of semi-skilled labourers.
But only 40 percent of these agencies are registered with the National Employment Authority (NEA) and there are many reports of fraudulent recruitment practices, leading to the exploitation and abuse of Kenyan migrant workers.
