The Diplomat Who Was Accused of Sexual Abuse but Kept His Job

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin ScheckDecember 4, 2025 at 04:39 PM

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A New York Times investigation reveals that the Kenyan government, under President William Ruto, allegedly downplayed or ignored mistreatment of Kenyan women working in Saudi Arabia. Despite complaints, Robinson Juma Twanga, a Kenyan diplomat and labor attaché in Saudi Arabia, was allowed to continue working with migrant women. Twanga was accused of demanding sex and money from women seeking help from the Kenyan Embassy, and even suggesting they become sex workers. A U.N. official and a labor leader reported complaints against Twanga to the Kenyan government as early as 2019 and 2020, but no action was taken. The labor secretary declined to comment on what the government knew about the accusations. The situation raises concerns given Ruto's economic plan relies on sending more workers abroad.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Kenya ×350% Saudi Arabia ×460% Pauline Muthoni Kariuki ×270% William Ruto ×480% Robinson Juma Twanga ×380%

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sexual abuse 100% diplomat 90% mistreatment of women 80% saudi arabia 70% kenyan workers 70% labor attaché 60% government inaction 60% robinson juma twanga 50% william ruto 40%