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August 6, 2026
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Alarm over surge in human trafficking syndicates targeting Kenyan youth

Alarm over surge in human trafficking syndicates targeting Kenyan youth

Criminal syndicates have increasingly turned to digital platforms to lure desperate job seekers with promises of lucrative employment abroad, only for many to fall victim to trafficking networks operating across the region...

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Banissa MP Ahmed Hassan has raised an alarm in the National Assembly over a surge in human trafficking syndicates exploiting Kenyan youth through deceptive overseas job offers, with victims reportedly ending up in dire conditions in Libya.

  • A criminal network identified as Magafe is allegedly linked to these trafficking operations.
  • Victims are trafficked through Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan before reaching Libya, where they face forced labor and extortion.
  • Hassan is calling for a comprehensive government response to dismantle these networks, rescue trapped citizens, and support survivors.

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