Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Venue: Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi, Kenya

Convened by: GIZ / Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme (Supported by the European Union and the German Federal Government)

The 2nd Inter-Agency Forum on Counter-Trafficking in Persons (CTiP) brought together state actors, civil society organizations (CSOs), and international partners to align strategies and strengthen Kenya’s collective response to human trafficking.

A Multi-Stakeholder Gathering

The meeting convened key institutions across the anti-trafficking sector, including:

• Government Representatives: The Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTiP) Secretariat and key state security and legal actors.
• Civil Society & Coalitions: Non-state actors, grassroots organizations, and CSO coalition leaders coordinating community-level responses.
• Development & International Partners: Technical facilitators including GIZ/BMM, IOM, UNODC, CIVIPOL, and other key international actors.

Working Group Leadership & Thematic Pillar Breakdown

To review and directly inform the National Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (Strategic Framework 2022–2027), participants broke out into dedicated thematic working groups, with distinct organizations leading key areas:

• Prevention (Led by Consolation East Africa): Coordinating the Prevention team, Consolation East Africa guided discussions on evaluating working outreach strategies, closing digital awareness gaps, engaging frontline sectors like transport and healthcare, and addressing root vulnerabilities.
• Protection: Working group members focused on victim support mechanisms, referral pathways, safe houses, and post-trauma support for frontline responders.
• Prosecution: Specialized actors mapped out law enforcement capacity building, police accountability, and institutionalized training for police and judicial officers to ensure stronger investigation and conviction rates.

In This Fight Together

A central takeaway from the forum was that no single entity can combat human trafficking alone. Government agencies, CSOs, and local communities are united in a shared responsibility to safeguard vulnerable populations, protect human rights, and ensure that people are connected to fair, safe, and dignified employment opportunities.

Moving forward, the forum established action plans, joint partner support structures, and regular coordination mechanisms to ensure these strategies are effectively implemented across Kenya.