NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 \u2013 A Kenyan woman stranded in Cambodia has issued a desperate appeal to the Kenyan government, warning that she and more than 100 other Kenyans are being held in unsafe conditions and face a serious risk of human and sex trafficking.<\/p>\n
In a distress message seen on Wednesday, Nancy Akinyi, a resident of Kibra in Nairobi, said the situation facing the group is deteriorating rapidly, with restricted movement, intimidation, and growing threats to their safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are more than 100 Kenyans being held under threatening conditions, and there is a serious risk that we may be sold into human trafficking. We are not free to leave; we are intimidated, and our lives are in danger. The situation is very urgent and getting worse,\u201d Akinyi said.<\/p>\n
Akinyi revealed that she traveled to Cambodia in May 2025 on a visit visa after being recruited by an agency that promised employment opportunities in cosmetology.<\/p>\n
However, she says the reality upon arrival was drastically different from what had been presented to her.<\/p>\n
She alleged that some members of the group have been threatened, punished, or physically assaulted, heightening fears among those stranded.<\/p>\n
In her appeal, Akinyi urged the Kenyan government to intervene urgently to secure their safety and facilitate their return home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urgently request immediate intervention, protection, rescue, and assistance to return safely to Kenya. We are ready to share our location and all details securely,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She further claimed that attempts to seek help from Cambodian immigration authorities were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
According to Akinyi, officials advised her to purchase a ticket and leave the country despite being aware that she and others were allegedly being detained and abused.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t have a Kenyan embassy here, and the migration office told me to buy a ticket and leave, even though they knew I was being detained and beaten,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The revelations have renewed concerns over human trafficking syndicates targeting Kenyan job seekers abroad, particularly women lured with promises of employment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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