Governor Susan Kihika Condemns Child Exploitation in Mai Mahiu Following BBC Exposé

 

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has strongly condemned the disturbing revelations brought to light by a BBC investigative report exposing rampant child prostitution and trafficking of teenage girls in Mai Mahiu.

In a powerful statement released on Thursday, Governor Kihika expressed deep heartbreak and outrage over the exploitation of girls—some reportedly as young as 12 years old—being trafficked and abused for commercial sex in the area.

“I have watched with deep concern and heartbreak the recent BBC exposé highlighting the shocking prevalence of trafficking teenage girls for commercial sex in Mai Mahiu,” the Governor stated. “This is not just a law enforcement issue; it is a moral and societal emergency.”

Calling the situation a “grave indictment of our collective moral fabric and institutional vigilance,” Governor Kihika urged the national government, particularly the Ministry of Interior, to take immediate and decisive action. She also directed the Nakuru County Security Committee to begin a coordinated crackdown on all perpetrators and enablers of child exploitation in the region.

“No one—regardless of their status—will be spared accountability,” she emphasized.

In response to the crisis, the Governor announced several emergency interventions. The County Departments of Children Services, Gender, and Youth Affairs have been instructed to deploy rapid response teams to Mai Mahiu. These teams will conduct rescue missions and provide urgent medical care, psychosocial support, and legal aid to the affected girls.

Efforts are also underway to reintegrate rescued minors into school through the Department of Education.

Governor Kihika, who is also a mother, spoke with deep emotion, underscoring the urgency of protecting Kenya’s most vulnerable citizens.

“The exploitation of our children will not be tolerated in Nakuru County. We must restore dignity, protect the vulnerable, and hold all enablers of this evil to account,” she said.

She concluded by urging all leaders, parents, faith institutions, and communities to rise up and defend the dignity and future of Kenyan children.

“This is a defining moment. We must all speak out and act against the moral decay that threatens the very soul of our nation,” she said.

Her statement has drawn widespread attention and support, as Kenyans demand justice and urgent action to address the horrific situation in Mai Mahiu.