The naked reality of child defilement spilled to the floor of Parliament and MPs raised concerns over the upsurge of such cases.
Coming against a backdrop that many of these cases are never reported to the police despite the increase, Nominated MP Millie Odhiambo (ODM) wants the Government to release statistics on the number of cases that have been successfully prosecuted.
Defilement is on the rise with the latest accusation pointing fingers at Father Renato Kizito, a Catholic priest, who is reported to have allegedly sexually abused orphaned boys under his care.
In an exclusive story and footage aired by KTN on Monday, young boys alleged that the priest defiled them for various lengths of time.
But Kizito has since defended himself from the allegations saying he is innocent of the claims.
Case of blackmail
Fr Kizito said he was a victim of malice against him by people out to grab projects he runs.
Said Kizito: "This is a case of blackmail, defamation and extortion. If I had not come these people would have transferred the ownership of Koinonia (a rehabilitation centre that he heads) within a month."
Many cases of defilement involve people known to the children such as handlers in schools, orphanages and close relatives.
Yesterday, while seeking a Ministerial Statement, Odhiambo asked Internal Security Minister George Saitoti to explain why the priest had not been arrested in light of the allegations.
"I want the minister to clarify why police refused to arrest Father Kizito even after a report has been made to the Criminal Investigations Department," said Odhiambo.
The nominated MP also said the priest is accorded State security and demanded the Government clear the air on this.
Odhiambo added: "While the world was marking the Day of the African Child, Kenya was treated to alarming cases of child sexual abuse."
The MP also sought the Government to explain measures it had put in place to equip police to deal with such cases.
Internal Security Assistant Minister Simeon Lesrima said he would issue a statement next Thursday.
Stories by Peter Opiyo, Martin Mutua and David Ochami
