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Why Athi-River is safe haven for human smugglers

Edward Kamau Gituku, who was arrested in connection to human trafficking in Athi River. [Pkemoi Ng'enoh, Standard]

Located along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, the Athi River area has become synonymous with cases of human trafficking.

The estates around the trading centre in Machakos county sit at a strategic location with available apartments and short proximity to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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