16/03/2025
Let’s remember Nduta 💔💔💔and her family …
Margaret Nduta, a young woman who dreamed of going abroad, either to Qatar or Saudi Arabia in search of better job opportunities. Struggling with unemployment, she wished to support her poor family and build a better future.
Unfortunately, in Kenya, about 70% of agencies promising jobs abroad are fraudulent. Many women and girls fall victim to these scams, believing they will secure employment without paying anything, only to be deceived.
Nduta’s dream destination was Saudi Arabia. However, when she arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to confirm her visa, she discovered that the agency had sent her a visa for Vietnam instead. Since she had already bid farewell to her parents and was prepared to travel, she felt she had no choice but to proceed.
In Kenya, there are no direct flights to Vietnam, so she had to transit through Ethiopia. Upon arrival at the Ethiopian airport, her agent connected her with a man who was supposed to assist her since she was unfamiliar with the place. This man helped her board the flight to Vietnam and, just before departure, handed her a bag, asking her to deliver it to someone upon arrival.
When Nduta landed in Vietnam, airport security conducted a routine baggage check and found 2 kilograms of co***ne worth KSh 6 million. She was immediately arrested and taken to court. Despite trying to defend herself, there was no solid evidence proving the bag had been given to her by someone else. As a result, the court sentenced her to death.
She was given seven days to appeal, and if nothing changes by tomorrow (Sunday), her ex*****on will proceed.
Nduta is innocent. President William can intervene to save her life, ensuring that she is brought back to Kenya to serve a fair sentence rather than face the death penalty.
This is a wake-up call to all especially women seeking jobs abroad. Never trust agencies that promise free travel arrangements. And at the airport, never accept to carry anything for anyone, not even for a friend, without knowing exactly what’s inside.