383
trafficking cases documented
Since 2024
Building an evidence base to identify exploitation patterns, support legal action and inform systemic reform.
Our Impact
Our impact at a glance.
People supported. Evidence built. Justice pursued.
100+
victims of trafficking assisted
In 2026
Providing access to legal information, assistance and pathways towards protection and remedies.
58
people provided with repatriation assistance
Since 2024
Helping survivors return home from situations of exploitation abroad.
50
people received psychological support
In 2026
Supporting healing and recovery from the consequences of trafficking and exploitation.
3
justice tools published
In 2026
Practical resources helping migrant workers, families and practitioners understand rights, document abuses and pursue remedies.
1
favourable court judgment
Our first • 2026
A court award recognising rights violations arising from deceptive overseas recruitment.
The difference we work to make
From survival to justice.
From evidence to change.
For survivors of human trafficking, modern slavery and severe exploitation, escaping abuse is rarely the end of the struggle.
Global Justice Kenya helps survivors return home, recover and pursue justice—working to secure effective remedies and hold those responsible accountable.
See justice in action
Every case brings a human experience into focus.
Every step towards accountability challenges the profitability of exploitation.
Justice in action
Our first favourable judgment.
A step towards accountability.
KES1,282,383
awarded by the Court in damages and reimbursement
KES 1 million
Damages
KES 282,383
Reimbursement
On 30 September 2026, Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court delivered judgment in Joseph Mutua Musembi v Helenous Limited/Helenus Agency & 2 Others, a trafficking case supported by Global Justice Kenya.
Joseph was recruited and transported to Malaysia through false promises of employment. When the promised job failed to materialise, he sought assistance and returned to Kenya before being subjected to labour exploitation.
The Court found violations of his constitutional rights to fair labour practices and human dignity, awarding KES 1 million in damages and KES 282,383 in reimbursement.
Why this matters
The judgment demonstrates that deceptive recruitment can lead to legal accountability even where a person retains freedom of movement and communication and the intended exploitation has not occurred.
For GJK, this first favourable judgment marks an important step towards effective remedies for people whose rights have been violated.
Bringing people home. Helping them rebuild.
Supporting return, recovery and access to justice.
Returning home matters.
So does what happens afterwards.
Since 2024, GJK has provided 58 people with repatriation assistance, helping survivors return home from situations of exploitation abroad.
50 people have received psychological support in 2026, addressing the lasting effects of trafficking and exploitation.
We connect return assistance with documentation, legal advice and psychological support, helping survivors make informed decisions about their recovery and options for pursuing remedies.
Turning evidence into justice
383 documented trafficking cases.
A growing foundation for accountability.
Through survivor-centred case documentation, GJK has built a database comprising 383 trafficking cases since 2024.
Behind these records are experiences that deserve to be heard, violations that require investigation and evidence that can help identify responsible actors.
Survivor-centred documentation helps us identify patterns of exploitation, assess potential legal claims and understand the barriers people face when seeking remedies. This evidence also informs our research, advocacy and engagement with institutions.
Knowledge that strengthens access to justice
Research, legal tools
and practical guidance.
GJK develops resources to help migrant workers, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and institutions understand rights, document abuses and identify pathways to effective remedies.
Legal roadmap
Pathways to Justice
A practical guide to legal, institutional and advocacy pathways for Kenyan migrant workers seeking protection, accountability and effective remedies.
Documentation handbook
From Evidence to Remedy
A practical handbook supporting ethical, survivor-centred documentation of labour migration-related abuses to strengthen access to remedies.
Migrant workers’ guide
A Practical Guide for Migrant Workers and Their Families
Accessible information on workers’ rights, warning signs of exploitation and practical pathways to support and remedies.
From individual cases to stronger systems
Making justice more accessible for others.
The experience of one survivor can reveal gaps that affect many others.
GJK draws on case documentation, research and legal practice to engage with courts, legal practitioners, public institutions, universities and international human rights mechanisms.
Our work includes judicial and practitioner capacity strengthening, international human rights submissions, advocacy and collaborative research aimed at improving trafficking prevention, accountability and access to remedies.
Through this work, we bring evidence from survivors’ experiences into efforts to strengthen institutions and improve access to justice.
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brings justice closer.
Your support helps survivors access legal assistance, recovery support and opportunities to pursue effective remedies.
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