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How ex-salonist facilitated human trafficking ring

In July 2024, police in Kitengela, Kajiado county, arrested 64 aliens of Ethiopian origin suspected to be on transit to South Africa. The aliens were arrested at Muigai estate near Kitengela town after a tip-off. manner the human trafficking syndicate is increasing. [File, Standard]

On August 23, 2022, Ian Githinji left Nyeri for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), optimistic about his journey to Thailand for a job.

The 23-year-old had secured a visitor's visa through Eunice Wairimu Karwenji, a former salonist turned employment agent.

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