Many cases of rape and defilement are not reported to the Nyamira children's office, an official has said. Billy Adera, a children officer in Nyamira South subcounty said more pregnancy cases were brought to their attention. Data shows that between July 2020 and March, Nyamira South had 116 neglect cases, 13 child pregnancies and 15 defilement cases. Some nine cases of child labour cases and four of marriage were reported. “It seems to many rape or defilement is not a problem as much as pregnancy is and that is why they would rather rush to report a pregnancy case than a defilement case,” Adera said.

Source: The Star April 02, 2021 12:51 UTC