Intercept Project
We continue to intercept potential victims (women, youth and children) of trafficking along the transit points of Mombasa, which has been identified as a key source, transit point and
destination for migrants. The project team of two field monitors and one shelter manager who doubles up as a field monitor work closely with key informants within the transport corridors.
Milestones
- Intercepted 113 potential victims of trafficking – 62 women, 47 children and 4 men.
- Prosecuted one case to its conclusion in partnership with Okoa Sasa and Love Justice Kenya. The perpetrator was found guilty of trafficking and defilement and convicted to 20 years at Shimo La Tewa Maximum Prison.
- Intercepted over 100 potential victims of trafficking in transit
- Repatriated over 70 potential victims, reuniting them with their families. We continue to follow up on their welfare.
- Enrolled one victim to a technical institution for life skill studies.
- Created awareness within the bus station in Mombasa and as a result received 10 referrals from the transport stakeholders.
- Protected over 40 children from varied forms of exploitation
Case Story
Cynthia was 15 years old when she came to Nairobi from her parent’s home in Uganda. Upon arrival at her aunt’s place, she met a man who assured her of a job in Mombasa with good pay. She says,“I left with this man to Mombasa; I didn’t even tell my aunt where I was going because I thought Mombasa was just nearby and I would return in the evening.”The job was an illusion. Cynthia became Musa’s prisoner as he would lock her up in the house when he left for work. She was threatened and sexually abused before she was able to run away.
“As I wandered in the street, I met a staff of Trace Kenya, who took me to the hospital for tests, then to the police station to record a statement, and finally to the shelter.The case was launched at Tononoka Children’s Court for trafficking and defilement. Musa was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. Cynthia is now 18 years old and is currently undertaking a dress-making life skill course. Melissa hails from Samburu, located near the coast region of Kenya. The 16-year-old ran away from home to escape retrogressive traditional and cultural practices because her father wanted to marry her off against her wish.
"I hiked a truck along the busy Mombasa/Nairobi highway after managing to convince the driver that I was headed to Mombasa to visit a relative.”She got stranded upon arrival but a good Samaritan spotted her; an officer from Trace Kenya who promised to assist her. After recording a statement at the Mvita Sub-County Children’s Department,
“I was placed under Trace Kenya Shelter, where I received psychosocial support and security as the Directorate of Children’s Services sought an opportunity for me to further my education."Melissa is currently pursuing a course at a Catholic boarding institution in Samburu and Trace Kenya are paying her fees.
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