An eight-year-old girl has been rescued in Dandora, Nairobi, after police said she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM).

The girl’s 32-year-old mother was arrested by officers from Dandora Police Station following an incident reported in Dandora Phase 2 Estate.

According to police, neighbours raised the alarm after allegedly witnessing the incident and intervened before officers arrived.

Police Rescue Girl and Arrest Suspect

Police officers, accompanied by the Sub-County Children Officer, responded to the scene and confirmed the incident.

The suspect, identified by police as Frolence Ngendo Nyambura, had reportedly been restrained by members of the public before being handed over to officers.

The child was rescued and taken to Dandora Phase 3 Health Centre for medical attention.

She was later discharged in stable condition and placed in a safe house to support her recovery and protect her from further harm.

The suspect remains in police custody at Dandora Police Station.

Police said she is expected to face charges relating to performing FGM under Section 19(1) of the Prohibition of FGM Act, 2011, as well as cruelty to a child under Section 14 of the Children Act, among other possible charges.

The case remains subject to the legal process, and the allegations against the suspect have yet to be determined by a court.

Police Urge Public to Report FGM

The National Police Service has reiterated its commitment to protecting children from abuse and prosecuting people involved in FGM and other forms of violence against minors.

Police have urged members of the public to report suspected cases of FGM and child abuse to the relevant authorities.

Members of the public can report through the DCI’s toll-free #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

Reports can be made anonymously.

The authorities have continued to emphasise the importance of community reporting in protecting children and enabling law enforcement agencies to respond to suspected cases of abuse.