Pupil Who Was Raped By Relative 4 Years Ago Buried In Bomet
Shariffa Chepngetich, a 10-year-old pupil who was raped four years ago and died last week as a result of rape-related issues, was laid to rest in their house in Siyaban village, Bomet County.
Human rights campaigners and the family continue to seek justice for their loved one, who allegedly was defiled by a relative before succumbing to her injuries following a series of operations.
A family friend, Josephine Chepkoech, said: “I rescued her in 2018 after she was defiled by an uncle… Unfortunately, the uncle is free, and it’s sad that I witnessed him receiving us today. It’s a sad day, and I feel for the family because justice is not done.“
The mourners’ clarion appeal during Shariffa’s funeral service was to guarantee that justice prevails for his grieving family, as the suspect is believed to be an uncle who was released in 2019.
“We’re going to lay her to rest, but justice must prevail for this girl. How I wish all the gender activists and the government can do something,” added Ms. Chepkoech.
Mary Njeri of the Mary Faith Rescue Centre stated, Those 4 years she was not happy because she was in pain, she had gone for several operations after the abuse.”
Pupil Who Was Raped By Relative 4 Years Ago Buried In Bomet
