A man accused of raping a 20-year-old Ugandan domestic worker in Ngong Town was charged and released on a KSh500,000 bond. The alleged assault took place at the home where the victim worked, and the case is scheduled for mention on May 12, 2025.

The disturbing incident, first brought to light by journalist Purity Museu, has triggered widespread outrage, exposing ongoing issues of domestic worker abuse, delayed wages, and mistreatment.

The young woman, whose identity has been withheld for her protection, had been working for a family in Ngong when she was allegedly raped by her employer’s brother. Shockingly, the man reportedly attempted to bribe her into silence with KSh700.

The events began to come to light on Sunday, April 27, when Museu who employs the victim’s older sister as a nanny was looking to help the younger sister secure a safer job. But plans quickly changed when the older sister received a distressing call from her sibling, crying and saying she had just been raped.

According to Museu, her nanny began screaming after taking the call. Reacting immediately, they reached out to the employer, who also works at Trinity Health Centre, located near the home. The employer, however, denied the accusation outright, claiming her brother was incapable of such an act.

Suspecting a cover-up, Museu warned the employer to pay the girl her overdue wages and let her go or face police intervention. Shortly after, the employer gave the victim KSh5,000 money that had been withheld and released her.

To ensure her safety, the group Museu, her husband, their baby, and the two sisters arranged to meet at Rubis Ngong fuel station, where the station manager temporarily sheltered the victim. They then reported the case at Ngong Police Station, where an officer named Sharon took over the investigation.

The victim was taken to Nairobi Women’s Hospital that night, where a medical examination confirmed the presence of semen. She received emergency treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, pregnancy prevention, and pain relief.

However, the next day, the group faced further challenges at a local hospital while trying to fill out P3 forms. They were made to wait for hours, and when the doctor finally attended to them, her attitude was reportedly hostile and demeaning. “She said the girl didn’t even look like someone who had been raped,” Museu recounted.

After raising the issue with hospital management, another doctor agreed to step in. Whistleblowers later revealed that the initial doctor was notorious for soliciting bribes from vulnerable patients, allegedly demanding up to KSh1,000 before offering help.

Undeterred, Museu ensured the matter was reported to the Ministry of Health, and the victim later recorded her statement at the police station.

In a strategic move, officer Sharon contacted the employer and falsely claimed no semen had been found prompting the accused to show up at the station, where he was promptly arrested. He had been living in the same compound as his sister, the employer.

Police visited the crime scene the next morning, accompanied by the victim. Despite the presence of the accused’s family, officers remained firm in their investigation.

The case has struck aproar nationwide, with many calling for stronger protection of domestic workers especially migrants and for improved healthcare responses to survivors of sexual violence.

The Law Society of Kenya President has since offered legal assistance to help her pursue justice.

“If we hadn’t acted fast, she might have been silenced,” said Museu. “But now, there’s hope that justice will prevail.”