Woman in court for not reporting teenager’s defilement

A 21-year-old woman is facing charges of failing to report that a 15-year-old schoolgirl was living with a man who defiled her.

The woman, Jane Wambui Njeri, is accused of knowing that the minor was living with the man in their neighborhood in Soweto estate, Embakasi East sub county in Nairobi, but failing to report it to the authorities.

The man, who has not been named, is accused of defiling the minor on multiple occasions. The minor was eventually rescued by her parents, who reported the incident to the police.

Njeri was arrested and charged with failing to report a crime. She is currently out on bail.

If convicted, Njeri faces up to three years in prison.

The case has highlighted the importance of reporting child sexual abuse. If you know of a child who is being abused, please report it to the authorities. You could save a life.

Here are some additional details about the case:

• The minor was defiled between January and March 2023.
• The man is a neighbor of the minor’s family.
• The minor was rescued after her parents found her bleeding and unconscious in her room.
• The man has been charged with defilement and is currently in police custody.
• Njeri has pleaded not guilty to the charge of failing to report a crime.

The case is scheduled to go to trial on June 1, 2023.