This archive report was first published on 8 May 2021.
On May 7, police in Gem, Siaya County, questioned a male nurse over allegations of defiling a 17-year-old Form Two student.
The nurse, based at a health dispensary in Gem sub-county, was released due to insufficient evidence.
According to reports, the alleged incident occurred on May 2, and some sources suggested that the nurse was in a romantic relationship with the minor.
Charles Chacha, the Gem sub-county police boss, confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that police are working to gather evidence to build a case against the nurse.
Chacha stated that the nurse denied any knowledge of the girl and claimed to be in a relationship with an older woman.
"We arrested, questioned the nurse and released him. We have taken the minor to two different health facilities in Siaya and Gem for medical reports but they found nothing tangible that can help us with the investigations," Chacha said.
Chacha also expressed concern that some parents in the area have been opting for out-of-court settlements with offenders, which he believes is unfair to the victims.
Published on May 8, 2021
