Government to Establish Special Unit to Combat Human Trafficking
He added that the ministry is also working on enforcing stricter labor regulations to secure the future of Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities abroad.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement while addressing the National Assembly Committee on National Administration and Internal Security, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo. Photo/The Star Kenya.
By Juliet Jerotich
The Kenyan government is set to form a special anti-human trafficking unit as part of its intensified efforts to combat the rising cases of human smuggling and forced labor, especially affecting citizens working abroad.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement while addressing the National Assembly Committee on National Administration and Internal Security, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo.
Murkomen revealed that many Kenyans working overseas are living under harsh conditions, including slavery and forced labor, and emphasized the urgency of establishing a dedicated unit to address the issue.
“The ministry is looking for a way to fight against human trafficking, and therefore, we are going to have a special anti-human trafficking unit that is going to deal with the vice,” Murkomen stated.
He added that the ministry is also working on enforcing stricter labor regulations to secure the future of Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities abroad.
Murkomen called for a collaborative approach, urging all government agencies and the public to unite in eradicating the human trafficking menace.
“This is a multi-agency issue. We must work together—society and the government—to end this vice,” he said.
In addition to combating human trafficking, the Interior CS outlined several measures aimed at improving security and public administration. He announced that the ministry is formulating a new policy to enhance the welfare of police officers through the National Police Reservists program.
The policy will streamline service delivery, support career progression, and improve remuneration for officers under the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO).
Murkomen also stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence between law enforcement and local communities. He said the government is developing a framework to resolve disputes through legal means and ensure long-lasting peace.
To support the operations of newly gazetted administrative units, the ministry plans to collaborate with the National Treasury to secure funding.
Murkomen concluded by thanking Members of Parliament for supporting infrastructural development through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) and called for further collaboration to enhance government operations nationwide.
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