Human rights advocates in the country have urged the government to up its game and rescue distressed Kenyans facing abuse, forced labour, and human trafficking across the globe.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, Kituo cha Sheria said the government should mainly focus on high-risk regions, such as Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, where most of these cases are reported. "We call upon the Ministry of Labour, the Federation of Kenyan Employers, trade unions, and all the relevant stakeholders to treat this crisis not as an isolated incident but as a national labour justice emergency," the statement read.
Reflecting on the increased rates of human trafficking, Kituo stresses that the government should take immediate action and reinforce anti trafficking laws and policies, in addition to creating a special task force to investigate how human trafficking is conducted. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Regional Ministerial roundtable session on Open Government Partnership on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Photo Musalia Mudavadi Additionally, the advocates pointed out that the government should also audit recruitment agencies and strip them of licenses for those found guilty of human trafficking.
