Kithinji Kiragu Decries Increased Sexual Offence Cases in Embu

Kithinji Kiragu, a Gubernatorial Candidate in Embu County, has decried the increasing sexual offence cases in the County. Kithinji has called on religious leaders to lead a behavioral change campaign in the County. He attributed many sexual offense cases in Embu to poverty and child neglect. The Gubernatorial Candidate noted that criminals entice young girls with money after which they fall prey to these sex pests. Mr. Kithinji called on all stakeholders to carry out a sensitization campaign and stem the vice from the area. He noted that the act ruins the future of innocent girls. Watch the video here.

Meanwhile Kithinji has continued his campaign across the County. On Sunday, Kithinji held a major campaign rally at Kibugu Market where he urged the residents to come out in large numbers and vote for him come August 8^th. The Gubernatorial Aspirant was accompanied by his running mate Mr. Elias Kathiga.

Video courtesy of Daily Nation.

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