Aston Lukoye
Jacinta Kimani is a 35-year-old woman who works as a door-to-door house manager in Saudi Arabia.
The Gulf countries are among the wealthiest in the world. Its revenue has expanded substantially due to crude oil and gas exports. The countries in the region are Saudi Arabia, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. It is said to be home to the majority of the world’s wealthiest billionaires, who have dominated investments in most parts of Europe.
Qatar, one of the Gulf nations, recently hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. As a result, they spent billions of dollars in less than six months to create magnificent stadiums host the World Cup.
The location has also provided opportunities for employment for an overwhelming number of foreigners. Kenyans, for example, have a track record of sending out multiples to Arab countries each year.
According to recent scenarios, the Gulf has become a hotspot for non-citizens. Especially those from Africa and other regions of the world. As witnessed by individuals who have visited the place.
Unlike others, Jacinta Kimani has overcome all barriers despite touring Saudi Arabia in 2012. The 35-year-old has been able to sign numerous contracts from various bosses.
Who exactly is Jacinta Kimani?
Jacinta Kimani is a youthful Kenyan from Kiambu. She has a child as well as three siblings.
Jacinta moved to Saudi Arabia in 2012 after not succeeding her search for job opportunities in Kenya. Ryyadh is her home in the Gulf. A place where she has been employed for the previous ten years.
Jacinta claims she arrived to Saudi via an agency and signed her first two-year contract with them. She described an employment agreement as “hell on Earth.”
She claims that the first two years drove her to give up. And she had no plans to return to Saudi Arabia once she is in Kenya. Overall, her background would not allow her to do so.
Jacinta Kimani resumed her quest with one goal in mind: success. She eventually found her way out and was no longer working behind closed doors. However, as a door-to-door house manager. Kenyans in the Gulf refer to this as “Kukemboi,” which means “those leaving outside their bosses’ houses.”
Jacinta has educated her two siblings to the university level during the last ten years. As well as building a home for her mother.
She has also invested in numerous businesses, including the purchase of a single plot of land worth one million Kenya shillings.
To achieve this, she believes that perseverance and hard work are required. Overall, prayers are quite important.
Jacinta also stated that she does not intend to renew her contract, which expires in 2024. She will close the chapter and return home after that.
As a result, working in the Gulf requires discipline; those who find it difficult can go against Islamic culture and regulations.
