Father arrested after defiling, brutally assaulting nine-year-old daughter in Kibra

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Kibra, Nairobi, following the death of his nine-year-old daughter, who police say was seriously assaulted and sexually abused before she died.

The incident was reported on September 6, 2026, after officers at Kibra Police Station received information about a child who had been badly injured.

Police officers, together with members of the community policing team, went to the reported scene to investigate.

By the time the officers arrived, the suspect, identified as Norman Swahili, had already taken the injured girl to Mbagathi Hospital in an attempt to get her medical attention.

The officers followed them to the hospital, where they were informed that the child had been pronounced dead on arrival.

Initial examination of the girl’s body showed several bruises and swellings, pointing to the serious injuries she had suffered.

Police also noted that one of her upper front teeth had recently been lost. Further examination indicated that the child had also been sexually assaulted.

The girl’s body was later moved to Nairobi Funeral Home, where it is being preserved as investigations continue. A postmortem examination is expected to help establish the exact cause and circumstances of her death.Swahili was arrested and remains in police custody as detectives continue processing the case.

He is expected to be taken to court once the investigations and other necessary procedures are completed.

The incident has left the family and the wider Kibra community dealing with the death of a young child under disturbing circumstances. It has also raised concerns about the safety of children and the responsibility of adults to protect them from violence and abuse.

Authorities have urged members of the public to report cases of child abuse and violence as soon as they become aware of them. Early reporting can help police and other agencies intervene before a situation becomes more serious.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has condemned violence and sexual abuse against children, stressing that such acts are criminal offences. Investigators are expected to continue gathering evidence before the case proceeds to court.