The agency said criminals are increasingly exploiting legitimate trade routes and emerging technologies as part of a wider criminal ecosystem linking cyber-enabled fraud, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering and other illicit activities
By Chrispho OwuorThe circumstances in which the minors were found have also raised concerns that they could have experienced other forms of abuse
By Chrispho OwuorTThe support was provided through the British High Commission under the East Africa Border Security Programme (BSP), a multi-year initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
By Chrispho OwuorThe institutions are calling for stronger cross-border cooperation and a coordinated regional response to protect migrants and trafficking survivors, warning that weaknesses in victim identification, protection services, migration data and law enforcement coordination are allowing vulnerable people to fall through the cracks
By Chrispho OwuorThe State Department for Diaspora Affairs says 583 of the Kenyans assisted during the period were victims of human trafficking or smuggling.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWhile seeking a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Hassan said victims are often deceived with attractive employment opportunities before finding themselves in the hands of criminal gangs.
By Bradley BosireIG Kanja said the use of technology will help strengthen evidence-based investigations while ensuring cases are handled more efficiently across the justice chain.
By Bradley BosireThe crackdown were carried out following public tip-offs and intelligence reports linking properties in the two towns to activities involving sexual exploitation, prostitution and the production of explicit online content
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, the PS explained that Kenyans who follow the official process undergo several verification stages before leaving the country. These include confirmation that the job offer is genuine, clearance by the Ministry of Labour and registration at the labour desk at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
By David AbonyoIn March 2026, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to end the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into Russia’s military through official defence channels.
By David AbonyoThe initiative, facilitated by CIVIPOL and bringing together officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), seeks to enhance inter-agency coordination, investigations and victim protection.
By David AbonyoThe DPP reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice while victims receive adequate protection and support
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the bill, Russian-linked groups are actively targeting civilians across Africa with misleading promises of jobs and opportunities before sending them into military roles in Ukraine.
By Bradley BosireOfficial records indicate that one Kenyan was rescued from Cambodia in 2023, but between February and June 2026 alone, 360 Kenyans were repatriated from the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee questioned the management of the National Assistance Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons over delays and governance gaps, as PS Caren Ageng’o said corrective measures have been implemented.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe concerns emerged on Thursday when the National Assembly's Special Funds Accounts Committee (SFAC) examined the Auditor-General's report on the Fund's financial statements for the 2021/2022 financial year
By Bradley BosireA 27-year-old man was arraigned in Mombasa after detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring across Mombasa and Kilifi counties. He denied charges and was remanded.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on May 10,2026, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the victims were freed in a “successful operation conducted by security operatives and officials of the Embassy of Ghana in Abidjan,” and are now assisting investigators as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate behind the scheme.
By David AbonyoPrime CS Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate that at least 252 Kenyans are linked to Russia’s military operations, with some missing, injured or repatriated, as Kenya tightens crackdowns, diplomacy and legal safeguards.
By Chrispho OwuorHe said that 47 Kenyans have been rescued with the assistance of the Kenyan embassy in Moscow, while two remain as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
By David AbonyoThe agency say the suspect allegedly facilitated the movement of victims to Myanmar and maintained links with a trafficking network. A warrant of arrest has been issued as efforts to locate and apprehend him intensify.
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspect, John Poriot, is accused of facilitating the illegal exit of two Kenyans to Thailand under false promises of employment, in violation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act.
By David AbonyoAs part of the agreement, Kenya’s embassy in Moscow has been granted consular access to nationals in hospitals and civilian facilities to support the repatriation of the injured and facilitate “the dignified return of the remains of those who have lost their lives.”
By David AbonyoInvestigators say that so-called “agentic AI” systems are capable of autonomously planning entire fraud campaigns, from identifying potential victims to generating persuasive messages and issuing ransom demands.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Kenya Police Service, the group rescued from the house included 66 nationals from Ethiopia and four from Eritrea. Officers said the victims had been locked inside the building in Ruai before the police raid.
By Chrispho OwuorCourt documents indicate that Omwamba and an accomplice recruited the youths under false pretenses, promising employment opportunities abroad, only for them to face exploitation.
By Bradley BosireThe minor was rescued at the Hororo border just as the suspect allegedly attempted to sneak him out of the country.
By Samuel OtienoPrincipal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says while the country is a key travel and business centre, it should not be labelled a trafficking hub.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe arrests come amid rising alarm over human trafficking in Kenya, which ranks among the highest in Africa for such crimes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya and the UK have signed a border security MoU to combat organized crime, human trafficking and smuggling, initially targeting key border counties to boost safety and regional stability.
By David Abonyo