This archive report was first published on 21 August 2021.
Published on August 21, 2021, a family in Tebeson village, Uasin Gishu County is seeking justice after their 14-year-old twin daughters were defiled and left pregnant.
The girls, who were in Class Seven, were lured by different men with promises of marriage after completing their studies. However, the girls have since abandoned their studies due to the pregnancy.
Philomena, the twins' mother, expressed her frustration with the authorities, stating that despite her protests, no action was taken against the perpetrators. She claimed that security agencies were not helpful, and even after reporting the matter to local administration, no action was taken.
"I went to the suspect's home protesting about the heinous act. The parents told me they would rein on their son. But the act continued even after several visits to the family," Philomena said.
Deputy County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabazo blamed parents for failing to report the incidents on time to the authorities. However, villagers say the area is awash with teenage pregnancies and are appealing to the government to intervene.
"There are about 30 girls, barely 15 years old who are pregnant. Last month when the Form Ones where joining school, in this village alone, 10 of them left children at home," said Irene Jeptoo, a resident.
