Police hold University student found in a guest house with Standard Five girl

Police in Iten are holding a university student who was allegedly found in a guest house with a Standard Five girl.

The Moi University student was arrested on Wednesday evening after a tip-off by the public. The girl, aged 15, is a pupil at a local primary school near the university.

The two travelled more than 75 kilometres to Iten. According to Keiyo North AP Commander Joseph Biwott, the suspect had spent several hours with the girl in the hotel.

“When police officers forced their way into the room, they found the duo naked in bed. The man was arrested and booked them at the Iten Police Station,” he said.

The girl was taken to hospital for medical examination.