A mother is seeking justice after her 11-year-old Grade Six daughter allegedly suffered repeated sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, whom she says took advantage of the girl whenever she left home for work.

The suspect, identified as John Gisemba Nyakundi, reportedly married the girl’s mother in 2024. According to the mother, the alleged abuse began the same year, when the girl was in Grade Four, and continued into 2025.

The girl allegedly told her mother that Nyakundi had threatened her with a knife during the abuse.

Girl Reports Abuse to Mother

On the morning of June 28, the mother reportedly left home for work at around 6am.

The suspect allegedly remained behind with the girl and is accused of sexually abusing her again.

The girl later disclosed what had happened to her mother, prompting her to report the matter to Mihang’o Police Station.

The mother also took her daughter to Mama Lucy Hospital, where a medical examination reportedly confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted.

Suspect Allegedly Admits Abuse

According to the mother, Nyakundi later sent text messages in which he allegedly admitted to abusing the girl and apologised.

He reportedly went into hiding after the allegations emerged, with relatives allegedly helping him evade arrest.

The family members are said to have urged the mother to forgive Nyakundi and resolve the matter privately.

The suspect reportedly described his wife as a good wife, friend and mother and allegedly threatened to take his own life if she refused to forgive him.

Police Yet to Arrest Suspect

The mother says she is distressed by the delay in the case and claims the female officer handling the matter has not made sufficient progress.

Nyakundi remains at large, while police are yet to arrest him.

The allegations are extremely serious, and the case should be handled through the criminal justice system rather than through family negotiations. Any attempt to pressure the mother into withdrawing or settling the matter privately should not interfere with the investigation or the child’s protection.