Police officers on Saturday, October 4, visited the home of two sisters from Njoro who were recently humiliated and sent home from school for lacking undergarments, an incident that triggered widespread public outrage and sympathy across the country.
The visit, led by officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), the Administration Police Service (APS), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), sought to offer support and restore dignity to the affected family.
The officers delivered an assortment of donations, including foodstuffs, clothes, school bags, shoes, mattresses, and beds, among other household items.
In a statement following the visit, the National Police Service (NPS) described the act as a gesture of compassion and solidarity with the family.
“This compassionate gesture reflected not only the officers’ duty to protect and serve but also their deep sense of humanity,” the statement read in part.
“By extending kindness, the officers sought to restore hope and dignity to the family while strengthening the bond of trust between the police and the community they serve.”
During the visit, women police officers took time to speak with the two sisters, encouraging them to remain focused on their education and to use discipline as a foundation for future success. The officers assured the girls that their present challenges did not define their future and reminded them that many great leaders had risen from humble beginnings.
The family, which consists of nine children, six girls and three boys aged between two and 22 years, expressed deep gratitude for the visit. The eldest son recently graduated from National Youth Service (NYS) paramilitary training.
“We are truly humbled by your kindness,” said a family representative. “You have reminded us that the police are not only here to protect us but also to walk with us in times of need. May God bless you for standing with my family today.”
The two girls, a Grade 7 and a Grade 9 student, were withdrawn from school in September following the humiliating incident. Their family has since expressed concerns over their ability to transfer them to another school due to financial constraints.
The NPS has assured continued support for the family as part of its broader community outreach and empowerment efforts.
