KNUT appeals to county govt to complete girls rescue centre

By Enock Okong’o

The Kisii County Government has been asked to hasten the completion and furnishing of a girls rescue centre that has stalled for long to enable the commencement of operations.

Speaking to the public at Kisii town, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Executive Secretary for Gucha Lucy Machuki said the girl child undergoes immense trouble meted against them by people trusted to bring them up.

“We are so much affected when we see our children traumatized by adults who still enjoy their freedom after committing atrocities against our girls,” she said.

She narrated how she got to know a Standard 8 girl at Nyamonema SDA Primary School who was reportedly impregnated by a bodaboda rider. He later left her to fend for herself, her child and siblings.

She appealed to the area chief to seek justice for the minor and other well-wishers to assist her continue with her education.

“I appeal to all including our good area MP Innocent Obiri to intervene and alleviate this suffering by bringing the culprit to book,” she appealed.