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Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Evelyn Ombima holding her medical and passport documents and her relatives at Majengo in Vihiga county on May 24, 2022. [Benjamin Sakwa,  Standard]

Everline Ombina sits pensively on the headstone of her grandfather’s grave at their home in Majengo, Vihiga County. On her left are the graves of her grandmother and aunt.

She seems unperturbed by our presence as we settle down to interview her about her experience in Saudi Arabia where she worked as a house help before returning home under not-so-good circumstances.

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