- Government introduces DNA testing to curb child trafficking.
- Parents returning to Kenya with children must undergo DNA verification.
- Initiative targets repatriated Kenyans and their children.
- Distress reporting tools provided for Kenyans abroad.
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that Kenyans giving birth abroad will be required to undergo DNA tests upon their return to Kenya.
Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, CS Mutua explained that the measure aims to verify biological parentage and prevent child trafficking.
“We have got quite some Kenyans in some countries who have given birth. We are trying to get them back home with their children. Once they are here, we will do a DNA test to match the child to the mother to avoid child trafficking,” Mutua stated.
Government Efforts in Repatriation
The government is currently in the process of repatriating Kenyans living abroad along with their children. CS Mutua assured that the new regulation is part of a broader initiative to ensure child protection.
Support for Kenyans Abroad
In addition, the Labour CS noted that the government has introduced distress reporting tools and emergency contact numbers for Kenyans facing challenges in foreign countries.
The Senate is expected to deliberate on the policy’s implementation and its potential impact on Kenyan families abroad.
