Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is a hub for human trafficking in East Africa. The city’s large population and its position as a regional transportation hub make it an attractive destination for traffickers. Many trafficking victims in Nairobi are from rural areas and are lured into exploitation with promises of employment or education opportunities. The Kenyan government has taken steps to address the problem of trafficking in the city, including passing laws to protect victims and providing training to law enforcement officials. However, the problem of human trafficking in Nairobi remains a significant challenge.

 

 

Meta Accused Of Human Trafficking and Union-Busting in Kenya – TIME
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Meta Accused Of Human Trafficking and Union-Busting in Kenya – TIME

Original article (with video) here. Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, and its largest outsourcing partner in Africa are facing new allegations of forced labor, human trafficking, and union busting in Kenya. Daniel Motaung, a former outsourced Facebook content moderator, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Nairobi accusing Meta and outsourcing firm Sama of multiple violations of…

My life was horrible, but this did not deter me from pushing through, as I had to support my children.
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My life was horrible, but this did not deter me from pushing through, as I had to support my children.

I am a 48-year old Kenyan woman from Kilifi. I have a diploma in front office management but my original profession could not support my four children. The father of my children abandoned us and remarried, so I was their only option for a better future. In 2011, a close friend introduced me to a…

My dream, the dreaded nightmare
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My dream, the dreaded nightmare

I always dreamt of becoming a model. Two months after completing high school, I was introduced to a modeling agency. My dream came true. As i was doing a photo shoot one day, a middle aged man approached me and offered a two weeks paid modeling job out of Nairobi. I was to spend the…