Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has condemned the child sex trade in Mai Mahiu following the revelations made in the BBC Africa Eye documentary.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 7, Kihika expressed outrage and heartbreak over the findings of the investigation.
“I have watched with deep concern and heartbreak the recent BBC exposé highlighting the shocking prevalence of trafficking teenage girls for commercial sex in Mai Mahiu. The revelations are not only disturbing but also a grave indictment of our collective moral fabric and institutional vigilance,” she noted.
Susan Kihika comments on the recent BBC revelation. Photo: Courtesy.
The county boss moreover noted that her administration would not stand by as children are abused, describing it as a societal emergency.
She went on to appeal to the Ministry of Interior and the County Security Committee to take immediate steps to dismantle trafficking networks and prosecute those responsible.
Kihika further announced a county-level emergency response to provide support to affected girls.
This comes hours after the National Police service assured the public that law enforcement agencies are addressing the situation.
The exposé uncovered disturbing instances of child sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu.
The BBC Africa Eye revealed how girls as young as 13 years are being trafficked for sex in Kenya, with the help of women.
