Stop Sex Trafficking.
By Kimberly Kalusi
A major investigation by BBC Africa Eye, released on August has unveiled a disturbing child sex trafficking ring operating in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County. The documentary spotlights two women, known locally as “madams,” accused of coercing minors—some reportedly as young as 13—into prostitution for truck drivers passing through the town
Undercover footage shows the alleged perpetrators openly admitting to exploiting vulnerable children, while vulnerable minors recounted being lured with sweets or gifts before being forced into sex work. Shockingly, despite BBC’s submission of all gathered evidence to authorities in March 2025, no arrests have yet been made, and the traffickers appear to have changed locations
In response to the exposé, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua issued a public statement calling on the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to take immediate action. Karua described the documentary as a “serious indictment of institutional failure,” and demanded the swift arrest and prosecution of all individuals implicated in the trafficking network Kenyans. She emphasized that outrage is not enough, and urged government authorities to prioritize the welfare of children while prosecuting offenders.
The documentary also highlights the work of a community activist known as Baby Girl, a former sex worker who now dedicates her life to rescuing and mentoring girls escaping exploitation. Supported by USAID, her efforts may be threatened by dwindling funding, raising concerns about the long-term protection of affected minors.
