Trafficking syndicates lure Kenyan youth to Libya via Uganda and South Sudan

Banissa MP Ahmed Hassan urged Kenya’s government to urgently dismantle human trafficking syndicates targeting vulnerable youth through fake overseas job offers, warning victims face exploitation and slavery-like abuse. In a National Assembly statement request, he said syndicates use social media to lure job seekers, move victims via Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan to Libya, where they face forced labour, extortion, unlawful detention, and ransom demands. He cited the Magafe network as a trafficking ring, urging prosecution, diplomatic rescue efforts, support for returnees including counselling, legal aid, and stronger cross-border cooperation.