Kenyan Politicians Named in Massive Jeffrey Epstein Document Release
Nairobi, 2 February 2026
The US Justice Department has released 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing Kenyan connections including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and business dealings through Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. Documents show communications about logistics projects and references to arranging trips for young girls to Kenya, highlighting the international scope of the convicted sex offender’s network before his 2019 death.
Fresh Revelations Expand Previous Investigations
The latest document release builds upon previous revelations concerning British political figures, including Lord Mandelson’s alleged receipt of $75,000 from Jeffrey Epstein, as detailed in earlier investigations [3]. The fresh tranche of materials, made public on 31 January 2026, includes over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images alongside the document pages, marking the most comprehensive release under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by Donald Trump in November 2025 [1][2]. These newly disclosed files significantly expand the geographic scope of the investigation, with Kenyan political and business connections now entering the spotlight for the first time.
Kenyan Presidential Connections Through Dubai Intermediary
Central to the Kenyan connections is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who maintained regular correspondence with Epstein about his relationships with senior Kenyan officials. On 9 April 2013, Sulayem wrote to Epstein: ‘I am in Nairobi attending the inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the president of Kenya, whom I know very well’ [1]. The communication reveals the extent of Sulayem’s access to Kenya’s highest political circles, demonstrating his role as an intermediary between Epstein’s network and East African leadership during a crucial period in Kenya’s political transition.
Multi-Billion Dollar Infrastructure Projects Discussed
The documents reveal that business dealings extended far beyond ceremonial meetings. On 24 October 2014, Sulayem informed Epstein of substantial commercial discussions, writing: ‘I am in Mombasa. [I] had a three-hour meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta. We are going to build a big logistic park to serve Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, the Central African Republic, and Rwanda’ [1]. This regional logistics hub represented a significant infrastructure investment spanning multiple East African nations. The correspondence demonstrates how Epstein’s associates were positioning themselves at the centre of major regional development projects worth potentially billions of dollars.
Disturbing References to Young Women in Kenya
Perhaps most concerning are the documents showing Epstein’s direct involvement in arranging trips to Kenya for young girls. Emails from 2009-2011 detail Epstein financing a ‘safari and internship’ for two girls in May 2009 at a cost of 26000 dollars (approximately £20,800) [1]. A May 2011 email referenced Kenya as a tour destination and mentioned a girl whose name was redacted ‘is finally turning legal’ [1]. These communications align with the established pattern of Epstein’s exploitation methods, where educational or travel opportunities were used as mechanisms for grooming underage victims [GPT]. The references to Kenya’s tourism infrastructure suggest the country’s facilities may have been considered suitable for Epstein’s activities, with one email noting his familiarity with ‘the flexibility of some of the accommodation [venues]’ [1].
Broader African Political Network Under Scrutiny
The Kenyan connections form part of a wider African network that Epstein’s associates were cultivating. On 29 July 2013, Sulayem asked Epstein about arranging meetings with multiple African leaders, writing: ‘By the way, do you still want me to arrange Sept meetings with Kabila of Congo, Bongo of Gabon, Macky Sall of Senegal and [Kagame] of Rwanda and Uhuru of Kenya?’ [1]. This correspondence indicates systematic efforts to establish high-level political contacts across the continent, suggesting Epstein’s network had continental ambitions rather than isolated country-specific interests. The scale of these proposed meetings, covering leaders from Central, West, and East Africa, demonstrates the international reach of the operation and raises questions about similar arrangements in other regions yet to be fully investigated.