Kenyan Authorities Foil Two Human Trafficking Attempts at JKIA

Nairobi, February 7, 2026 – Vigilant immigration officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have thwarted two separate attempts involving immigration fraud and human trafficking, leading to the arrest of four suspects, including a Sudanese national.

In the first incident, Iman Dib was apprehended while attempting to board a flight to Amsterdam after authorities discovered he was carrying a forged Bosnia and Herzegovina visa. Following investigations, his facilitator, Samira Dib, was also arrested and is set to face charges related to human trafficking. 7

In a parallel operation, Sudanese national Ahmed Eltayeb was detained en route to the United Kingdom when officers found him in possession of a forged UK residence permit. His alleged Kenyan facilitator, Abdullahi Ali, was arrested alongside him.

The arrests were made possible through heightened screening protocols and intelligence-led operations at the airport, which targeted transnational crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals via document forgery and illegal migration routes.

Police described the syndicates as increasingly sophisticated, with facilitators profiting from arranging fraudulent travel.

A statement from the Kenya Police Service highlighted their ongoing efforts to bolster border security and dismantle trafficking networks at key points like JKIA.

This marks the second such operation this week, underscoring the authorities’ commitment to combating human trafficking.

The suspects have been taken to the JKIA police station and are expected to be arraigned in court as investigations continue.

Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious activities related to immigration fraud.