Miriam Okumu, a woman from Kisii County, on Thursday opened up about a frightening experience she claims to have faced in Kilimani after traveling there to look for a job. According to her account, she had hoped to find a better opportunity that would help her support herself and her family.
In a statement she shared, Miriam explained that someone had connected her to a large house in Kilimani where the owners were reportedly looking for a house help.
She said she accepted the opportunity because she believed the job would involve normal household duties such as cleaning the house, washing clothes, and helping with other domestic tasks.
However, Miriam said things did not go as she expected after she arrived at the home. She revealed that she became shocked and frightened when the employer allegedly started asking her to do tasks that were completely different from the work she had agreed to do.
According to Miriam, the employer told her that part of her job would involve taking care of dogs in the house. She further claimed that she was later asked to engage in disturbing acts involving the animals in exchange for a monthly salary of Ksh 50,000.
Miriam said she refused to do the tasks because they made her uncomfortable and went against her values. However, she claimed that the employer threatened her, leaving her feeling scared and trapped in the situation.
The woman has now urged Kenyan women, especially those searching for jobs in cities, to be very careful when accepting offers from strangers. She warned that some employers may hide the real nature of the job until a person arrives at the workplace.
Miriam advised job seekers to always confirm the details of a job before traveling and, if possible, involve friends or relatives when going to meet a new employer.
She said her experience should serve as a warning to others so they can avoid falling into similar situations.
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