Nyahururu Deputy County Commissioner Bernard Odino has cautioned parents against settling for alternative dispute resolutions with suspects implicated in impregnating school going girls.
Ondino said, though there is room for alternative dispute resolution, not all disputes can be resolved through the mechanism and warned parents they will face dire consequences if found having participated in alternative dispute resolution to reach settlement with criminals.
The administrator expressed concern over the high number of expectant school-going girls who sat their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at an exam centre established for them at Nyahururu Referral Hospital with adults being the main culprits.
He also warned the paedophiles their days are numbered, urging the victims and the parents to be reporting them at nearest police station to enable prosecution adding that the girls should be given a chance to further their education to better their lives.
Ondino, who was speaking at Nyahururu Stadium during Jamhuri Day celebrations expressed concern over recent rise in cases of theft, especially stock theft and drug and substance abuse.
He directed the chiefs and their assistants, to activate Nyumba Kumi programs in their locations and deliberate on the way forward in order to contain the vice adding that those implicated in the vice should be reported for appropriate juridical action.
The DCC also urged residents and those operating bars to ensure they adhere to alcoholic regulations as we approach the festive season.
Concerning the learners who did KCSE, the DCC said his administration will continue sensitising the members of public and consultating with local tertiary institutions for admissions of those who will not manage to join universities.
A representative of PWDs, Samsung Njororge, called for enhanced inclusivity of persons enabled differently in both national and county government functions.
Njoroge also called upon the national and county governments to fast track recruitment of persons living with disabilities in jobs in public sector.
He urged the county government of Laikipia County to sponsor and conduct mass assessment or examination for all the persons living with disabilities for their registration adding that they are spending about Sh650 for registration.
Francis Njega, a representative of the business community, emphasised the need for elected leaders to mind their utterances to avoid creating hostile political climate which is detrimental to conducting of businesses.
Njega further noted that business community in Nyahururu is working closely with local leaders to enhance conducive environment for businesses and fast tracking development.
By Kimani Tirus