A nine-year-old girl has died in Kibra, Nairobi, after allegedly suffering severe physical and sexual abuse, with police now holding her 47-year-old father as investigations continue. The child was rushed to hospital after the incident but was pronounced dead on arrival, leaving detectives working to establish the circumstances that led to her death.
Highlights
- A 47-year-old man is in police custody in connection with his daughter’s death.
- The nine-year-old girl was allegedly physically and sexually assaulted.
- She was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mbagathi Hospital.
- Detectives found multiple injuries during an initial examination.
- A postmortem is expected to provide further details on the cause of death.
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Police Respond to Distress Call
Police in Kibra are investigating the death of a nine-year-old girl following an alleged assault at her home on September 6.
Officers from Kibra Police Station, accompanied by members of the community policing team, responded after receiving information that the child had been seriously injured.
By the time police arrived at the reported scene, the girl’s father had already taken her to Mbagathi Hospital, reportedly seeking urgent medical assistance.
Girl Dies at Hospital
The situation took a tragic turn when medical personnel informed the officers that the child had arrived at the facility without signs of life.
An initial examination reportedly showed several bruises and areas of swelling on the girl’s body. Investigators also noted that she had recently lost an upper front tooth.
Further examination raised concerns that the child had also been sexually assaulted.
Her body was subsequently transferred to Nairobi Funeral Home, where it remains as detectives await a postmortem examination.
Father Remains in Custody
The girl’s 47-year-old father was arrested and remains in police custody as detectives gather evidence and piece together the events leading to the child’s death.
The findings of the postmortem are expected to help investigators establish the precise cause of death and provide additional evidence for the ongoing case.
Authorities have indicated that the suspect will be presented in court once investigations are sufficiently advanced.
DCI Condemns Violence Against Children
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has expressed condolences to the girl’s family while warning against violence and abuse targeting children.
The agency stressed that children are entitled to protection and that acts of violence against them constitute serious criminal offences.
Detectives are continuing with investigations, with the DCI saying anyone found responsible will face appropriate legal action.
Every child deserves safety and protection, and when that trust is violated, justice must follow.
