State: 'He inserted needle into the womb of a girl of 15 years'
in Makindu
The Makindu nurse who allegedly inserted a niddle into the womb of a girl to abort has been remanded in custody.
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Mr.Muthoka-Senior Nurse |
The Senior Nurse, Mr Benjamin Muthoka, who is pictured in this story, is alleged to have forcefully carried out the illegal action to the 15- year old Kyaani Secondary School girl.
The State contends that on January 19, 2024, Mr Muthoka, together with another person who was not in court, performed an abortion exercise to the minor. They are alleged to have injected drugs to her body without her consent and killing the unborn baby of the expectant minor .
He appeared before Makindu Resident Magistrate Mr. Arnold Omurwa. The accused are faced with three charges under Section 8 of the Children's Act that, in their totality,are an infringement of children's rights.
Muthoka denied the charges, and the magistrate gave directions to the investigation agencies to file a report of the case within seven days.
The accused will remain in police custody until March 5, 2024, when the case will come up for mention.
The Magistrate will also determine whether the accused will be freed on Bond or to remain in police custody.
Mr. Muthoka is a long-serving and respected nurse at Makindu Sub County Hospital.
The other suspect, who is still at large, is also a well-known member of the Kyaani community. Makindu Court Prosecutor No 4 Derrick Kamau brought the charges under public pressure.The offence took place in January and police have been foot-dragging in investigations, amid widespread fears that powerful people, including politicians,were keen to defeat justice for the minor.
