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PS Njogu addresses viral video of a Kenyan being beaten in Turkey
07th February, 2026 01:32 AM
Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, has confirmed that a Kenyan filmed being beaten in Turkey has been rescued.
In a post on her X account on Friday, February 7, 2026, Njogu stated that she had already received a complaint regarding the matter on February 4, 2026, and that the Kenyan Embassy in Ankara immediately swung into action to assist the national.
“I’d like to confirm that the Kenya Embassy in Ankara, upon receiving this info of this assault on 4th Feb 2026, immediately swung into action to assist our national,” Njogu wrote.
Support offered
According to Njogu, the Kenyan has since received medical treatment, had her salary and arrears paid in full, and is receiving all necessary support to deal with the assault as per the law.
“She has since received medical treatment, had her salary and arrears paid in full and is receiving assistance to deal with the assault as per the law. She is now safe,” Njogu stated.
“Thank you, @KenyaEmbAnkara and @Diaspora_KE, for your service to Kenyans. Thank you for alerting us to this,” Njogu added.
The Principal Secretary also urged Kenyans abroad to report any cases of abuse or unlawful treatment to the 24-hour response centre set up by the Diaspora Affairs office.
“If you or someone you know in the diaspora is in trouble, kindly reach us at our 24-hour response center,” the statement read.
Abuse incident
The incident, which sparked outrage online, involved a Kenyan house worker reportedly being beaten by her employer after refusing to work without pay.
The video circulated widely, prompting Kenyans online to call for immediate government intervention.
“This disturbing video of a Kenyan house girl in Turkey being beaten like a dog by her employer after they refused to pay her, has left me wondering why have @MusaliaMudavadi,@SingoeiAKorir,@roselinenjogu and @DrAlfredMutua neglected Kenyans working abroad?” one user, Alinur Mohammed, wrote on X.
The case has reignited discussions on the treatment of Kenyans abroad and the need for stronger support mechanisms for migrant workers.
