Kenyan Woman Emotional as Saudi Boss Showers Her with Expensive Gifts on Her Birthday
- A Kenyan woman working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia was left emotional after her employers surprised her with birthday gifts worth over KSh 15,000
- Jenipher Indeche, from Khwisero, also received a promise of driving lessons and a laptop to support her online studies
- Her story stands out as a rare example of kindness in a region often associated with domestic worker abuse
A Kenyan woman working as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia has shared her uplifting experience with her employers, whom she's been with for less than a year.
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For the young woman, who hails from Khwisero in Kakamega County, this was an inspiring story coming from a region often associated with reports of domestic worker mistreatment.
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Jenipher Indeche told TUKO.co.ke that she was left in tears of joy after her employers surprised her with birthday gifts worth over KSh 15,000.
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It all started as a joke when her employers asked her what she wanted for her birthday. When she left the choice to them, they presented her with an array of gifts.
Even more touching, they promised to enrol her in a driving school to help in case of medical emergencies involving their child.
"They have also committed to buying me a laptop so she can continue learning German online," she shared.
Other acts of kindness by Jenipher's boss
She also recounted how she first realised the kindness of her employers after a household accident left her bleeding uncontrollably from a deep cut caused by a broken glass.
“When I called out for help, the madam immediately threw aside her phone and rushed to my aid,” she recalled. “She performed first aid without gloves, saying I meant a lot to her and she didn't care about the risk. That melted my heart.”
Jenipher added that the husband also sprang into action, grabbing the car keys and assisting her into the vehicle, going as far as putting on shoes mid-staircase out of urgency.
He then drove her to the hospital, where they booked her for surgery and covered all medical expenses without touching her salary.
“I was so scared they would deduct it from my pay, but they didn’t,” she said. “They told me they appreciated the way I care for their child with a disability.”
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Jenipher also extended her gratitude to her Kenyan recruitment agent, Rodney, who ensured her host family wouldn’t restrict her internet access due to her ongoing online studies.
“I thank him for boldly speaking up on my behalf before I left Kenya. His efforts have paid off,” she said.
Her story is a rare beacon of hope for many domestic workers abroad, proving that kindness and humanity can thrive anywhere.
Jenipher Indeche's inspiring journey
In an earlier story, Jenipher recounted how she endured seven years in a marriage where she paid all the bills, including rent, while her husband watched.
A chance encounter with a Facebook friend and a determined spirit pushed her to pursue studies and dream of relocating to Germany.
The single mother of one shared her inspiring story with TUKO.co.ke, a powerful testament to resilience, self-worth, and breaking free from societal norms.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
