This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
On September 27, 2019, a disturbing incident occurred at Chief Mbogori Girls' High School in Tharaka-Nithi County. A Geography/Christian Religious Education teacher, Peterson Bundi, allegedly committed an indecent act against one of his Form 2 students.
According to reports, the teacher summoned the girl to his office during morning preparations at around 6:30 am. The alleged crime was then reported to the school principal, Ruth Mutua, who immediately took the girl to the nearby Chogoria Police Station at noon.
The minor stayed at the police station until 5:30 pm, when she was taken to Chuka County Referral Hospital for tests. The results indicated that no sperm was found in her private parts.
Teacher Bundi was charged with three counts: defiling the student, indecently touching her private parts, and abuse of office. He denied all the charges in court.
His lawyer, Kirimi Muturi, requested that his client be released on bond, but the court denied the request due to concerns that the teacher might interfere with evidence by intimidating witnesses.
The Magistrate, John Njoroge, ordered that the suspect remain in police custody until October 3, 2019, when the bond application will be determined. The case will be heard on October 14, 2019.
