The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) has condemned the alleged impregnation of 36 learners at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye, Bungoma County. The lawmakers, led by Nominated Senator Catherine Muma, held a press briefing at the Malindi Women’s Prison in Kilifi County, calling for speedy investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible. The Senators expressed concern over the impact of the incident on the girls, noting that 13 have already given birth, 13 are expectant, while 10 have dropped out of school after becoming pregnant.
Senator Muma emphasized that the association detests the incident and is willing to work with the Minister for Interior to ensure that investigations move forward. She also called for swift action from all involved players, including the Ministry of Education, National Police, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), to apprehend the suspects. Senator Tabitha Mutinda added that the perpetrators must be arrested and brought to justice.
The Senators were on their first day of the Senate Mashinani tour, during which they also visited the Malindi Women’s Prison rehabilitation centre. They stressed the need to equip inmates with skills and support that will enable them to reintegrate into society after their release successfully. The Senators called for reforms at the centre to ensure that inmates receive adequate support and rehabilitation.
Police in Bungoma have launched investigations and a manhunt for suspects amid rising concerns among the school community. Webuye East Assistant County Commissioner, Emmanuel Kenga, vowed to track down and take action against perpetrators preying on minors. He emphasized that the pregnancies are largely as a result of adult involvement and that those responsible will be dealt with.
The institution’s management has expressed concern that the incident has disrupted the education and well-being of the affected minors. The school community is in an uproar over the incident, with many calling for swift action to be taken against those responsible. The County Commissioner assured the community that the police have a list of cases and will deal with those responsible.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage across the country, with many calling for increased measures to protect children and prevent such incidents from occurring. The Kenya Women Senators Association has pledged to work with relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and that measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Senators' visit to the Malindi Women’s Prison rehabilitation centre also highlighted the need for increased support and rehabilitation for inmates. The centre's facilities and programs were commended, but the Senators emphasized that more needs to be done to ensure that inmates receive adequate support and skills to reintegrate into society successfully.
Key points
- The Kenya Women Senators Association demands investigation into alleged impregnation of 36 learners at Bakisa Secondary School in Bungoma County.
- The incident has disrupted the education and well-being of affected minors, with 13 already given birth, 13 expectant, and 10 having dropped out of school.
- Police have launched investigations and a manhunt for suspects, with the County Commissioner vowing to track down and take action against perpetrators preying on minors.
