A Kenyan woman identified as Selina is currently living on the streets of Beirut, Lebanon. She is believed to have previously worked as a housemaid before falling out with her employer. Her poor state has sparked an appeal from concerned Kenyans to help trace her family back home. According to a social-media account shared by Annex Cool Chritex, Selina's full name and other details that could conclusively establish her identity have not yet been confirmed.
Selina identifies herself as being from the Luhya community and is also able to speak Kamba. These details could prove important in the search for her relatives in Kenya. For concerned Kenyans, the hope is not simply to identify where Selina comes from, but to reconnect her with people who know her and can help ensure she receives the care and support she needs.
If her family can be located, efforts could then be made to establish what led her to the streets and explore ways of supporting her return to Kenya, if possible. The mystery surrounding Selina's identity remains, and somewhere in Kenya, there could be a family searching for a daughter, sister, mother or relative without knowing where she is.
In Beirut, there is a Kenyan woman who reportedly needs help finding her way home. The appeal is therefore simple: someone who sees the message may recognise Selina, know her family or have information that could help establish her identity. A share could potentially put her story in front of the person who has been looking for her.
This is not an isolated incident, as another Kenyan woman, Irene Wanjiru Muthoni, a domestic worker in Lebanon, recently appealed for help after her employer threw her out. Her husband, Ambrose Atandi, told TUKO.co.ke that she had previously worked for the family for two years and returned at their request, not through an agency.
He called on the Kenyan government for assistance to bring Wanjiru back home, noting that she is sick and in distress. The situation highlights the challenges faced by Kenyan workers abroad, and the need for support systems to be put in place to help those in need.
The Kenyan government and concerned citizens are urged to help locate Selina's family and facilitate her return home. Anyone with information that could help establish her identity or reconnect her with her family is encouraged to come forward and share the information.
Key points
- A Kenyan woman, Selina, is stranded on the streets of Beirut, Lebanon, and an appeal has been made to help trace her family back home.
- Selina is believed to be from the Luhya community and can speak Kamba, which could aid in identifying her relatives.
- This incident highlights the challenges faced by Kenyan workers abroad, including exploitation and abandonment.
