According to authorities, the victims had reportedly been confined for months while awaiting travel documents for promised employment opportunities abroad.
The operation was carried out after one of the victims managed to alert police, prompting a swift response from officers in the area.
Confirming the incident, Njoro Sub-County Police Commander Nelson Koech said the rescued individuals alleged they had been subjected to mistreatment during their stay at the premises.
Some claimed they were assaulted, while others described harsh living conditions inside the overcrowded and unhygienic facility.
Investigations have further revealed that the individual or entity behind the operation may have been operating illegally, with reports indicating that the license used to facilitate the recruitment and transportation of the victims had expired last year.
Police have since shut down the premises as investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the suspected trafficking network. Authorities are now working to establish those responsible and determine whether more victims could be involved.
The incident adds to growing concerns in Nakuru County and across the country over fraudulent recruitment agencies exploiting vulnerable job seekers with promises of lucrative opportunities abroad, particularly in Gulf nations.
Officials have urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify recruitment agencies through relevant government bodies before committing to overseas job offers.
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