Across parts of East Africa, reports of ritual-related killings and body part trafficking have surfaced in police records, court cases, and human rights investigations for decades. The Muti Market examines these documented cases and the social conditions that allow such crimes to persist in secrecy.
Drawing on investigative journalism, legal proceedings, and regional reports, the book explores how belief systems, poverty, and organized criminal networks can intersect in ways that challenge law enforcement and community protection. It also looks at how survivors, investigators, and local organizations respond to these threats under difficult circumstances.
This is a careful examination of a disturbing underground economy, focusing on verified accounts, institutional responses, and the broader social realities surrounding ritual crime allegations in the region.