Edith Murogo

Edith Murogo established the Talia Agler Girls Shelter in 2012 to support survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, created Kenya’s National Shelters Network to ensure coordinated protection for survivors.

Edith Murogo is a beacon of hope on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and labor exploitation.  When Murogo started training domestic workers more than two decades ago, she met victims of human trafficking and gender-based violence.  This experience prompted her to pioneer initiatives that transformed anti-trafficking efforts in Kenya. 

After establishing the Centre for Domestic Training and Development (CDTD) in 2001, Murogo became a leading advocate for domestic workers’ rights and lobbied the government for strengthened protections of migrant workers.  Murogo initiated training to professionalize domestic workers and convinced the government to develop curriculum and establish a certificate program for domestic workers seeking employment abroad.  CDTD has assisted over 50,000 domestic workers with advocacy, skills, and knowledge to prevent them from becoming victims of trafficking.

In 2012, Murogo opened the Talia Agler Girls Shelter (TAGS) - a safe house providing comprehensive assistance to girls and young women, especially for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence exploited in human trafficking.  TAGS has assisted over 1,000 girls with removal from trafficking situations, recovery, and reintegration support services as well as education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Murogo established Kenya’s National Shelters Network to coordinate shelter services across Kenya and ensure all survivors receive crucial protection services.  Murogo is a tireless advocate working with government and civil society to strengthen anti-trafficking laws and responses.