The Government of Kenya has escalated its efforts in the fight against human trafficking, with a stern warning to perpetrators following the arrival of 31 Kenyans rescued from scam operations in Myanmar.
Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday, April 6, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline K. Njogu, vowed to dismantle trafficking networks targeting unsuspecting Kenyan youth with fake job offers.
“We are coming for you. There is nowhere to hide,” she declared, emphasizing a multi-agency strategy to hold human traffickers accountable. Njogu warned that no member of the syndicates—whether local recruiters or foreign accomplices—would be spared.
This latest group of 31 follows an earlier batch of 47 Kenyans who were also rescued from the scam compounds in Myanmar. Many of the returnees recounted harrowing tales of torture and coercion at the hands of traffickers who promised them high-paying jobs abroad.
PS Njogu urged the rescued victims to act as ambassadors, raising awareness among their peers to avoid similar traps. She also appealed to job-seekers to verify opportunities through official channels such as the National Employment Authority (NEA) via neamis.go.ke, email: kazimajuu@diaspora.go.ke, or call: +254114757002.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting Kenyans abroad and cracking down on rogue recruitment agents exploiting the youth.
“This is not just a warning; it’s action time,” said the PS.
Investigations into the trafficking networks remain ongoing.
