BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims
Summary
The BBC defended a documentary about child sex trafficking in Kenya after the Kenyan government claimed it was fake. The investigation highlighted the trafficking of girls as young as 13 in Maai Mahiu, a truck stop town. The broadcaster stated it provided evidence to authorities and denied giving financial incentives to participants.Key Facts
- The BBC produced a documentary about child sex trafficking in Maai Mahiu, Kenya.
- Kenya's Interior Minister claimed the documentary was false and that interviewees were not underage.
- The BBC clarified that the interviews were with adults recounting past abuse when they were minors.
- The broadcaster stressed participants did not receive payment or coaching.
- The BBC handed evidence from the investigation to Kenyan police and followed up to ensure children's safety.
- The documentary revealed adults admitting to trafficking underage girls for sex.
- The Kenyan authorities have been urged to investigate, but the suspects shown in the video have not been caught.
- The documentary has been viewed over one million times on YouTube.
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