Caption for the landscape image: Somali youths trapped in Libya’s trafficking cells Monday, September 01, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Somali youths are trapped in Libya’s trafficking cells. Photo credit: Shutterstock By Nyaboga Kiage Correspondent Article Related Mohammed Abdullahi, 19, always dreamed of leaving Somalia for Europe but never knew the best way to get out of East Africa. He grew up watching neighbours depart for Kenya, only to later hear that they had already made it to Europe. PREMIUM Secret prisons that keep migrants out of Europe EU's shadow immigration system captures immigrants and sends them to brutal detention centres. PREMIUM Irony of sick Libya hosting thousands of refugees More than 5,000 people have now been arrested and held in several overcrowded detention centres in Libya. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Secret prisons that keep migrants out of Europe EU's shadow immigration system captures immigrants and sends them to brutal detention centres.
PREMIUM Irony of sick Libya hosting thousands of refugees More than 5,000 people have now been arrested and held in several overcrowded detention centres in Libya.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.