Kenyan Lady sentence to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking.
Macharia Margaret Nduta, a 37-year-old Kenyan woman, has been sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking. This case has garnered significant attention due to the severe penalties associated with drug offenses in the country. Nduta's journey into this dire situation began when she was recruited by a man named "John" in Kenya, who offered her $1,300 (approximately Ksh 167,000 ) for the job and covered her travel expenses, including air tickets. As she embarked on her journey, Nduta successfully passed through three airports undetected , including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. However, her luck ran out in July 2023 when she was arrested at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam . Authorities discovered over 2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in her bag, leading to her apprehension. During her trial, Nduta claimed that she had been hired to carry the drugs and highlight...