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How young Kenyans are enslaved in Myanmar's dark digital underworld

A victim of torture in Myanmar. [Courtesy]

Landing in Bangkok on October 3, 2024, was a dream come true for 30-year-old James Amunga, a moment to savour and cherish.

The nine-hour flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Thai capital felt like a lifetime. It was long, exhausting, and seemingly unending, yet beneath the fatigue, a sense of excitement pulsed within him. After all, his life was about to change forever.

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