Alfred Mutua, the current Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, is once again in the spotlight, and this time, the allegations are deeply disturbing. According to a statement shared with Cyprian Is Nyakundi, a Kenyan known for exposing high-level corruption and shady dealings, Mutua is allegedly connected to the trafficking of Kenyan youth to Myanmar and also linked to a betting company called Sakabets Safi Limited.
The statement claims that while Kenyans are being lured into modern-day slavery through fake job promises abroad, the Ministry of Labour has remained silent and worse, that its head is allegedly part of the rot.
This is not just shocking, it is sickening, considering the weight of responsibility Mutua holds. The problem of human trafficking from Kenya to Myanmar is well-documented.
Young men and women, desperate for jobs, are promised opportunities only to be trapped in foreign countries and subjected to forced labor and abuse.
The government has in the past acknowledged the issue and even repatriated victims. But while the Ministry of Labour is supposed to be protecting Kenyans, it has remained quiet, and the silence is now being interpreted as complicity.The fact that these new allegations are tied directly to Alfred Mutua makes the situation even more serious.
The statement shared with Cyprian Is Nyakundi alleges that Alfred Mutua owns Sakabets Safi Limited, a betting firm registered under the number PVT-5JUERQGM. This company, according to the whistleblower, is part of a cartel exploiting Kenyan youth.
Betting has long been criticized in Kenya for targeting the poor and the young, trapping them in cycles of addiction and poverty while a few individuals make millions. If it’s true that a senior government official like Mutua is secretly profiting from this misery while pretending to champion labour reforms, it paints a picture of extreme hypocrisy and betrayal.
While no public documents have confirmed Mutua’s ownership of Sakabets Safi Limited, the mention of past company data leaks should not be ignored. These leaks may contain clues that investigators can follow. Similarly, no direct evidence has surfaced to tie him to the trafficking operations in Myanmar, but the circumstantial silence from his ministry, paired with the repeated reports of abuse and exploitation, cannot be dismissed.
It’s also worth noting that Alfred Mutua has previously faced legal challenges, including being sued over flower supply deals, further fueling questions about his integrity. Kenyans deserves to know the truth. When names like Alfred Mutua are mentioned in the same breath as human trafficking and betting cartels, it calls for urgent investigations by institutions such as the EACC.
These are not minor accusations—they strike at the heart of public trust and governance. If Mutua is innocent, he should welcome an independent probe to clear his name. But if there’s any truth to these claims, then he must be held accountable, regardless of his position or past titles.
At the same time, the role of whistleblowers like Cyprian Is Nyakundi cannot be overlooked. While many may dismiss online exposés as gossip, history has shown that many truths in Kenya begin as whispers from daring individuals who risk everything to reveal what the mainstream media won’t touch.
In a country where corruption often wears a polished suit and a fake smile, it is only through constant pressure, transparency, and accountability that the rot can be exposed.
These are more than just allegations they are a test of Kenya’s resolve to clean up its leadership. Whether it is betting cartels or human trafficking rings, the lives of real people are at stake. Mutua, as Labour CS, is meant to protect Kenyans, not exploit them.
The youth of Kenya deserve better than being used as pawns in political games or profit-making machines for elites hiding behind public offices.
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