Police rescue 30 women found in Ongata Rongai house in alleged sexual exploitation

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the operations followed tips from the public which led to a raid in a house in the Rimpa area of Ongata Rongai that was suspected to be a base for the commercial production of explicit content.

The officers found 30 women aged between 19 and 27 at the premises.

A search of the house resulted in the recovery of seven laptops fitted with cameras and other equipment believed to have been used in producing obscene material.

The suspects were taken into custody and are being held at Ongata Rongai Police Station as investigations continue ahead of their arraignment.

In a separate operation in neighbouring Kiserian, detectives acted on credible intelligence indicating that young women had been lured with promises of domestic jobs, only to end up being subjected to sexual exploitation and commercial prostitution.

A joint team of officers from Kiserian and Rongai police stations rescued 18 women from the premises and placed them under police protection.

During the operation, detectives recovered mobile phones, laptops and other items believed to have been used in facilitating the alleged crimes. 

Police said the prime suspect in the Kiserian case remains at large, with detectives pursuing leads to apprehend the individual.

"Arrangements are being made to provide the rescued women with safe, appropriate shelter and comprehensive holistic support services, including psychosocial counselling and medical care, to ensure their safety, dignity, and successful reintegration," the DCI stated. 

The DCI noted that investigations into both cases are ongoing to establish the full scope of the alleged criminal networks, identify additional suspects and ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.