A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer has been arrested and is being held at the Nanyuki Police Station following grave allegations that he defiled an eight-year-old girl within the confines of his military barracks.
The accused, identified as Sergeant Paul Muriungi Muteria, is a member of the 10 Engineers Battalion, a key unit of the Kenya Army’s Corps of Engineers headquartered at the Nanyuki barracks. The incident has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit military community, raising urgent questions about safety and security within residential areas of the armed forces.
According to an official police report, the alleged crime occurred inside the barracks itself—a place typically considered a secure environment for military families and their children. The specific details of the incident are still under investigation, but authorities moved swiftly to apprehend Sgt. Muteria following a report.
He is expected to be arraigned in court today, Monday, to face formal charges.
This case has cast a dark shadow over a institution built on discipline and national service. The 10 Engineers Barracks in Nanyuki is a significant installation, and the allegations against one of its own have sparked outrage and profound concern among locals and the broader public.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of children and the devastating breach of trust when an individual sworn to protect the nation is accused of preying on its most innocent citizens. Many are now calling for a thorough and transparent investigation, as well as a review of welfare and safety protocols within military family housing.
As the legal process begins, the community and the nation await answers, hoping for swift justice for the young victim.
