Police have launched investigations into the rape of a Form Four girl in Chemosot Ward, Getarwet Location, Kericho County.

According to the police, the high school student was raped by an unknown middle-aged man near Terta Stream on Tuesday February 25, 2025 in the evening.  

This was after the student, who had been sent to fetch water in the evening, was ambushed at the stream close to her home in Kapsangai Village. 

She managed to struggle and make her way back home, where she informed her mother about the attack.

She was rushed to Litein Mission Hospital, where medical examinations confirmed the assault. 

The matter was later reported to Ngoina road Police Station, and authorities have begun investigations to track down the suspect.