Secret filming exposes the 'madams' involved in Kenya's child-sex trade
Summary
A BBC investigation uncovered women, referred to as "madams," involved in child prostitution in Maai Mahiu, Kenya. Undercover investigators documented these activities and shared their findings with Kenyan police, but no arrests have been made. The illegal trade involves children as young as 13 and is driven by the town's status as a major trucking hub.Key Facts
- BBC Africa Eye conducted an investigation into child prostitution in Maai Mahiu, Kenya.
- Women called "madams" are involved in exploiting children for prostitution.
- Undercover investigators found girls as young as 13 involved in the sex trade.
- The investigators posed as sex workers to gather evidence secretly.
- The BBC provided evidence to Kenyan police in March, but no arrests have occurred.
- Child prostitution is illegal in Kenya, with penalties ranging from 10 years to life in prison.
- Maai Mahiu is a key transport hub, which fuels the sex trade in the region.
- The town has a population of about 50,000 and is known for its sex industry.
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