DCI intensifies child sex trafficking crackdown with fresh Nairobi sensitisation campaign

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has ramped up its efforts to combat child sex trafficking with a fresh sensitisation campaign in Nairobi. The Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit, in collaboration with MARICI-Kenya, held a meeting with boda boda riders from Zimmerman and Mirema wards in Roysambu Sub-County.

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of child sex trafficking and encourage community involvement in protecting children and assisting law enforcement in apprehending perpetrators. DCI urged the participants to act as "eyes and ears on the ground" and to report any suspected cases promptly through the police or Fichua kwa DCI reporting channels.

As part of the initiative, 200 riders were given branded jackets displaying messages on combating child sex trafficking and the Fichua kwa DCI reporting number, providing an additional means for the public to share information about at-risk children. The agency emphasized the crucial role community members play in identifying potential trafficking situations and alerting authorities before children face further harm.

The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, dismantling trafficking networks, and prosecuting those involved in the exploitation of minors.