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69,000 Kenyans living in modern slavery, latest report reveals

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks with a representative of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Nairobi. [Marion Kithi, Standard]

At least 69,000 Kenyans were subjected to modern slavery between 2016 and 2023, a new survey by the Global Slavery Index has revealed.

The report released on Friday in Kilifi indicates that 269,000 Kenyans were also subjected to forced labour and marriage, ranking Kenya 88th globally in terms of the prevalence of modern slavery.

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