Kenyans in Saudi Arabia bid farewell to the outgoing
Chairman of Kenyans Diaspora Society in Saudi Arabia (KDSSA), Mr. Abdallah Abu
Awadh Baadel at a reception in his honor in Riyadh.
Gracing the ceremony, Kenyan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
H.E Mohammed Abdi Mohamud paid glorious tributes Mr. Abu Awadh for his
leadership, generosity and dedication in helping Kenyans during his stay in
Saudi Arabia.
“He has been working closely and tirelessly with
the embassy to help Kenyans and we will always be grateful for his good work”,
said Hon. Mohammed.
In his remarks, Mr. Abdallah Baadel thanked Kenyans for
their support during his tenure as KDSSA chairman and called upon Kenyans in
Saudi Arabia to unite in order to successfully secure long-lasting
socio-cultural and economic ties while in the Kingdom.
“It’s through KDSSA that we want to unit, care and
build strong cooperation among Kenyans here,” he said.
Mr. Baadel further urged the government to put in place
mechanism that will ensure integrated database of Kenyans working and living in
Saudi Arabia is available which is critical particularly in the event of need
to provide urgent assistance to distressed Kenyans.
In his part, Ambassador Mohammed assured Kenyans living
in Saudi of the government’s commitment to sign the long awaited labor
agreement with Saudi Arabia which he said will safeguard the welfare of Kenyans
working in Saudi Arabia.
The Kenya Diaspora Society in Saudi Arabia (KDSSA) was
formed in 2012 and has played a great role in partnership with the Kenyan
embassy in Saudi Arabia in helping Kenyans as well as
creating awareness and providing information to Kenyans who reside in Saudi
Arabia.
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