• The governor has designated Roseline Mungai, Zipora Ngugi, Gladys Kamuren, Joyce Nzeshe, Stella Mwaura, Mourine Litunda, and Elizabeth Kiptoo to serve as a permanent committee collaborating with government officials on this issue.

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru County Commissioner Dr. Lyford Kibaara have provided differing statements regarding claims of child sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu, Nakuru county as revealed by a BBC investigation.

During a press conference on August 8, 2025, outside her office, the governor confirmed the investigation and stated that inquiries are ongoing to gather more information on this issue. She urged the community to remain alert and to inform the appropriate authorities about such incidents.

“Everyone has a role play in such cases, we should not leave it to the police and social workers only,” she said.

The governor stated that if the security officials were notified and failed to act, the Inspector General must respond promptly. She also encouraged the investigation team to conduct a comprehensive inquiry and avoid presenting half-baked information.

“We are ashamed as this has taken place in our county. We want to take responsibility both government institution and security apparatus,” Kihika said.

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The governor promised that no one will be shielded from accountability if found guilty; all participants must answer to the law.

Shortly after the governor's press conference, Nakuru County Commissioner Dr. Lyford Kibaara called another briefing that contradicted the governor's earlier statements, indicating that there had been no reports of child sex exploitation made at the Maai Mahiu police station in the past year.

Nakuru County Commissioner Dr Layford Kibaara. (Photo courtesy of Nakuru County Government)

“We have analyzed the whole expose and found out that it was meant to tarnish the name of the government,” Kibaara said.

The commissioner described the expose as merely an alarming documentary. He mentioned that the police have already called in five women featured in the documentary and taken their statements. Three additional suspects shown in the documentary have fled but are currently being tracked down.

Although he acknowledges the presence of commercial sex activities in Maai Mahiu, he mentions that they have done a thorough check and confirmed that all individuals involved are at least 18 years old.

“The concept of any child below 18 years engaging in sexual matters in Maai Mahiu and in this county is not there,” Kibaara said.

The commissioner proceeded to claim that the individuals featured in that documentary were promised financial compensation but did not receive it.

The governor has designated Roseline Mungai, Zipora Ngugi, Gladys Kamuren, Joyce Nzeshe, Stella Mwaura, Mourine Litunda, and Elizabeth Kiptoo to serve as a permanent committee collaborating with government officials on this issue.

The BBC alleged that children as young as 13 years are engaged in sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu Nakuru county, with their pay ranging from Ksh 50 to 2,500. It also revealed the faces of the masterminds of the act who happen to be all women.