A Kenyan woman has revealed that she was imprisoned in Ghana alongside Margaret Nduta, both serving time for drug trafficking. This comes at a time when Nduta is facing execution in Vietnam after being convicted of smuggling two kilograms of cocaine in 2023.
The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, says many Kenyan women fall victim to drug trafficking syndicates, often without fully understanding the dangers involved.
She insists that Nduta must have been coerced into smuggling drugs, highlighting the plight of vulnerable women who get trapped in such illegal networks.
The woman explained that traffickers use deception, threats, or financial desperation to recruit unsuspecting couriers.
According to her, many women are promised jobs abroad, only to be forced into carrying drugs under duress. In her case, she says she was misled into believing she was traveling for work, only to end up behind bars after being caught with drugs she did not knowingly transport.
Her account paints a grim picture of how traffickers exploit women, making it clear that many of them are victims rather than criminals.
Nduta’s family also believes she was set up. Her sister, Wambui Macharia, recounted how Nduta unknowingly carried a bag that led to her arrest.
According to Wambui, an older man gave Nduta a small bag before her flight, instructing her to transfer her clothes into it. She says her sister had no idea what was inside, and by the time she was arrested, it was too late.
The family maintains that Nduta was an unsuspecting victim of a well-organized trafficking syndicate, and they have been pleading with the authorities to intervene.
As Nduta’s execution neared, the Kenyan government stepped in through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Reports indicate that their efforts have led to a temporary delay of the death sentence, as they try to negotiate a possible alternative sentence.
However, the outcome remains uncertain, and Nduta’s family continues to call for urgent intervention to save her life.
A local MP has also weighed in on the matter, calling for stricter regulation of employment agencies that send Kenyans abroad.
He accused some of these agencies of working with traffickers to lure unsuspecting individuals into illegal activities.
He emphasized the need for tighter controls and thorough background checks on recruiters to prevent more Kenyans from falling into similar traps.
The case of Nduta has once again highlighted the dangers faced by Kenyan women abroad and the urgent need for better protection against exploitation.
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