The rape and murder of a 16-year-girl in Homa Bay county has cast the spotlight on rising cases of defilement. Activists say families make matters worse by negotiating with offenders instead of ensuring the girl gets justice. The three children, who are partial orphans, were asleep in a kitchen when the incident happened in Mfangano East location. Chief Samuel Duele says the suspect ordered the children to open the kitchen door before heading straight for the girl. The matter was known the following morning, when the children told neighbours about their sister's death and what had happened.

Source: The Star October 12, 2020 01:52 UTC