Underage Boy Rescued as Kajiado Rehab Shut Over Child Abuse, Torture and Illegal Detention

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The underage boy was among victims rescued during a dawn raid led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse in conjunction with a multi-agency team.

The discovery of the minor at the facility became a central factor in the decision to shut down the rehabilitation centre, with investigators citing violations of child protection laws and treatment standards.

The operation, which also led to the rescue of eight foreign nationals, established that the six-month-old facility had been admitting underage clients without evidence of legal safeguards, specialised services or compliance with child protection requirements.

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Investigators further established that the minor had allegedly been subjected to physical assault while under the facility’s care.

NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa condemned the actions, describing them as a grave violation of children’s rights and welfare.

“We strongly condemn the admission of a 14-year-old child into a rehabilitation facility under circumstances that indicated the minor had been subjected to physical assault. Such actions constitute a grave violation of the rights and welfare of the child and are contrary to the standards governing treatment and rehabilitation services in Kenya,” Omerikwa said.

The child was immediately rescued and placed under the care of the Department of Children Services for protection and further intervention.

Investigators also found that the rehabilitation centre had been admitting and managing patients suffering from severe mental illnesses, including Schizophrenia, despite lacking a psychiatrist or specialised personnel required to safely manage such conditions.

Authorities said the practice exposed patients to significant health risks due to the absence of qualified medical supervision.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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