BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims
Published: 8/14/2025
The BBC defends its child-sex trafficking investigation in Kenya following government claims of a "hoax". Kenya's Interior Minister criticized the documentary as "fake" but the BBC affirmed that the victims interviewed were adults recounting abuse incidents from their youth. The investigation examined cases of underage girls trafficked for sex in Maai Mahiu, with two women admitting to such activities. Despite criticisms, the BBC stands by its important public interest journalism, shedding light on a disturbing issue.
