Kitui Woman Representative Irene Kasalu has raised an alarm over rising defilement and rape cases across the country.
Kasalu now wants the government through relevant agencies to act fast and save young girls and women from sexual predators.
The Kitui MP also wants ‘manhoods’ of rapists to be chopped off in an effort to end the vice.
She said that many perpetrators of rape and defilement are walking scot free as victims nurse serious injuries.
“We must act swiftly and save our girls from these people who authorities are afraid of apprehending and sending to prison,” Kasalu said.
Kasalu addressed the press in Mwingi West Sub County on Tuesday.
She added, “Rapists must be confronted and if need be their manhood chopped off for safety our girls and women.”
The Kitui MP said statistics on rape and defilement cases are worrying increasing hence needs urgent intervention.
She said Kitui is rated second countrywide in terms of rape and defilement cases.
Kasalu also called for immediate sacking of teachers implicated in defilement and rape cases.
She said rogue teachers must be dealt with according to the law.
The women rep asked Kenyans not to keep quiet and instead report the cases.
“The public must expose rapists and defilers in order for us to have a safe society for our girls and women,” Kasalu said.
Last week, a Kitui secondary school principal was arrested and charged in court with the alleged rape.
Mosa Mixed secondary school Principal Kituvi Kimanzi was charged with allegedly raping a form four student.
The principal was released on Sh50, 000 cash bail.