Chiefs in Nyamira County have been accused of contributing to the rising cases of defilement and sodomy in the area.
Making the accusations on Friday while addressing a group of civil society in Nyamira, County Commissioner Josephine Onunga observed that the chiefs either do not report, or cover-up cases after being compromised, perpetuating the crime further.
While warning them of dire consequences from the government, Onunga said that the chiefs and their assistants will be held responsible for the heinous acts committed in their areas of jurisdiction.
“Incidences happen with the full knowledge of chiefs and their assistants who keep silent. We cannot allow the destruction of innocent children. Somebody will be held liable,” said the administrator.
The administrator at the same time cautioned parents who collude with chiefs to cover up the crimes that they also risk prosecution.
The CC directed chiefs and their assistants to give maximum support to education officers whenever they follow up such cases in the region.
“It is your duty to assist the education officers whenever they want information on defilement cases within the areas of your jurisdiction,” said the administrator.