NAIROBI, Kenya — Following the release of the BBC Eye documentary ‘Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade’ on Monday, August 4, 2025, which exposed the exploitation of children in Maai Mahiu, the National Police Service (NPS) has assured Kenyans that appropriate action will be taken.
In a statement shared on X, the NPS confirmed the deployment of a multi-agency team to the area.
“In direct response to the documentary, a multi-agency team—including specialised officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU)—has been deployed to Maai Mahiu, where statements have been taken from three persons of interest. “Immediate steps have also been taken to identify, rescue, and support the affected children. Investigations are ongoing, with the aim of arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators,” read part of the police statement.
The NPS also recognized the growing threat of online sexual exploitation, highlighting its efforts to combat it.
“We also recognize the growing threat of online child sexual exploitation, which prompted the establishment of a dedicated forensic cybercrime unit, the first of its kind in Africa—linked directly to INTERPOL’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) database,” the statement read.
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The police further detailed the unit’s function, stating, “This unit, staffed by cybercrime experts, works closely with the International Victim Identification Network (VIN) to identify and rescue children depicted in exploitative online content.”
Kenyans have been urged to collaborate with the police by providing any information to the nearest police station, a law enforcement officer, or via the toll-free numbers.
