Over the last two months, Mtaa Wangu set out to uncover the extent to which defilement has set root in Nakuru County. Throughout our investigations, it was heart breaking to hear testimonials of victims of this heinous act.

More disturbing were instances where five victims refused to speak to us because they felt ashamed of what had happened to them and that nothing will be done to the people who threw them into a world of trauma and self loathing.

It is such a twisted irony that while the victims often hide in the shadows, some of the perpetrators walk around freely, undisturbed by what they did and unafraid of the law that would otherwise have them behind bars.

However, we also recognise those who agreed to speak to us and would like to thank them for their bravery.

As we run the Lost Innocence series for the next three days, we recognise that some of our audience may find it difficult to read or watch some of the stories as they may be emotionally heavy.

We however hope that our stories jumpstart action and bring justice to those who have been affected.

Reitz Mureithi.

Editor, Mtaa Wangu.

Lost Innocence: EDITOR'S NOTE