A Kenyan man and his family living in Dubai
Mwaura Muteria’s family passports were confiscated after they accrued rent arrears of over Ksh1.5 million. Having stayed in Dubai for 11 years, the family tried to plead for leniency but the Dubai authorities did not listen.
With the hope of getting another job, Muteria and his family continued living in Dubai, accruing their rent debt.
The landlord filed a criminal case against
“I pleaded guilty and prayed to be released against my passport so that I could look for a job and start paying the money owed to the landlord.
“Though we had paid part of our rent in cash, the landlord told me that all legal expenses and the returned cheques must be paid in full before he withdraws the case and travel ban on my name,” he stated.
“I have no ability to raise this amount and we are seeking assistance to offset the bill,” he continued.