Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into an incident involving a church leader and a school-going girl after a video recorded inside a guest room surfaced online, attracting widespread public attention and prompting calls for a thorough inquiry.WATCH THE VIDEO.
According to preliminary reports, the footage has become a key piece of evidence as investigators work to establish the circumstances under which the meeting took place. Authorities have not yet released the full findings of their investigation, and no court has determined whether any criminal offence was committed.
The church leader has denied any wrongdoing. He reportedly maintained that he had met the student to offer spiritual guidance, claiming the meeting was intended to pray for the girl and counsel her over what he described as behavioural challenges. WATCH THE VIDEO.
He insisted that his actions were misunderstood and urged members of the public to allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions.
The video has generated intense debate on social media, with many users expressing concern about the appropriateness of private meetings between religious leaders and minors. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Others have called for faith-based organisations to strengthen safeguarding policies to protect children and ensure accountability whenever allegations arise.
They urged the public to avoid sharing videos or images that could identify a child, noting that doing so may cause further harm and could violate child protection laws.
Meanwhile, police say they are interviewing witnesses and reviewing all available evidence, including digital material, to determine exactly what happened. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Investigators are also expected to establish whether any laws were broken and whether additional individuals may have information relevant to the inquiry.
The church where the leader serves has not issued a detailed public statement on the matter but is reportedly cooperating with authorities. Community members have expressed hope that the investigation will be conducted fairly, transparently, and without interference.