Kenya – Farmers sent to work in Israel – 15 December 2023
Kenya’s labour ministry says it’s sending 1,500 of the country’s farm workers to Israel – hot on the heels of Malawi sending 221 workers there. Over 10,000 migrant farmers have left Israel since its war against Hamas began at the start of October, leaving a huge shortage of workers. Israel’s agriculture ministry told CNN it needed as many of 40,000 farm workers to plug the gap. Some Kenyans are happy with the deal, as it provides opportunities to unemployed workers. Others are concerned about the workers’ safety and working conditions in Israel.
Published Friday 15 December 2023
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