JKIA/FILEOfficers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have intercepted two separate cases involving suspected human trafficking and immigration fraud, reinforcing Kenya’s ongoing efforts to curb organised crime and protect citizens seeking opportunities abroad. The ENACT project, funded by the European Union, notes that Kenya ranks second in Africa for human trafficking, following Nigeria. The Africa Organised Crime Index, which tracks trends in organised crime up to 2024, identifies Kenya as both a source and transit country for human trafficking. The report lists cybercrime, financial crime, human trafficking, and human smuggling as the primary drivers of organised crime in the country, noting that traffickers often exploit regional mobility and the increasing digitalisation of services. Data from the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 indicates that East Africa’s most severe criminal markets are led by human trafficking, with a score of 7.94 out of 10.
