A Chief in Kirinyaga County has made an emotional plea to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to intervene in a five-year-old defilement case involving his son.
During Murkomen's visit to the county on Monday as part of the Jukwaa la Usalama initiative, the senior chief publicly disclosed his frustration with law enforcement agencies allegedly failing to pursue justice for his family.
Speaking before the gathering, the chief revealed the personal toll the case has taken on his family.
"I know this is personal, but allow me to voice it. My son was defiled in 2020, and I have never gotten the help I need. I have even gone to the County Commander's office, but they never help," the chief stated.
He expressed concern about his credibility as a government officer, noting that the situation paints a negative picture of the locals he is meant to lead.
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"My son is suffering, and I'm a chief. A common mwananchi looks at my situation and asks how I will help them if I can't be helped and I work for the government."
The chief's emotional appeal highlighted the devastating impact on his family, revealing that his wife had left their home following the incident, leaving him to care for their now 18-year-old son alone.
He accused police officers from multiple stations, including Kianyaga and Kiamutugu, of protecting the suspect, who he described as a well-known individual in the community.
"I need help. This has affected even my personal life," he concluded his plea.
Murkomen responded with immediate assurance, promising personal intervention in the matter.
"I will take that one personally. That is a very serious issue. I will return to it," Murkomen stated, before allowing others to air their concerns.
The CS's visit to Kirinyaga County as part of the Jukwaa la Usalama security forum also addressed other regional challenges.
Murkomen noted significant progress in combating illegal alcohol in Kirinyaga County, announcing that the area's ranking had improved to number 35 in the fight against illicit brews and adulterated alcohol.
However, he noted that more work remains, particularly in shutting down bars near schools and residential areas.
"More needs to be done to stamp out the menace and shut down bars still operating near schools and homes," he said.
The Interior CS addressed several other issues affecting Kirinyaga County, including ongoing land ownership disputes that require long-term solutions.
"There are also land ownership disputes in parts of the county, which, though currently calm, need a lasting solution. We are working with other agencies to ensure a legal and peaceful resolution of these disputes," Murkomen explained.
