South B parents and leaders unite as cases of child defilement, sodomy surge

MCA Waithera Chege, Elizabeth Mwaniki (FIDA) and OCS Mohamed Nuur during a public forum./HANDOUT 

A wave of heartbreak and anger is sweeping through South B, Nairobi, as the community grapples with a disturbing rise in cases of defilement and sodomy targeting minors.

Shocking revelations emerged during a tense community meeting, where residents, leaders, and human rights advocates gathered to chart a way forward.

Among the most harrowing stories was that of a 40-year-old man accused of luring a child with pornographic content on his phone before allegedly sodomising him.

The incident, sadly, is one of several being reported.

"What pains me most is that the parent of this child chose to protect the perpetrator by hiding the boy instead of reporting the crime," said Elizabeth Mwaniki of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

"This is not just wrong - it s criminal. Such parents must also be held accountable."

Nairobi South MCA Waithera Chege, who convened the meeting, pledged to stand by affected families and push for justice.

"Our children are under attack, and as parents, teachers, and leaders, we must act," she said.

"I have committed to walk this journey with every parent whose child has suffered. Justice must be served."

She also lauded FIDA for stepping in to provide legal support.

"They have given us lawyers to represent the families in court free of charge. We are deeply grateful," she added.

The area s OCS, Mohamed Nuur, urged residents to embrace community policing and be vigilant.

"This fight can only be won if we work together. Report suspicious behavior. Speak up."

FIDA officials also used the platform to educate families about defilement; what it is, how to report it, and how to navigate the justice system.

The event ended with renewed calls for timely reporting, open dialogue, and zero tolerance for silence or stigma around sexual abuse.

As the community rallies together, the message is clear: No child should suffer in silence, and no abuser should walk free.