Residents of Nyachege village are still reeling from a disturbing incident in which a man disguised as a schoolgirl gained entry into a home under false claims.
Police arrested the suspect after neighbours raised an alarm and escorted him to the local chief.
The man was later identified as Kevin from Mongorisi. Locals said he arrived claiming he was stranded and needed a place to sleep.
According to residents, Kevin wore a high school uniform and introduced himself as Sheila.
One woman believed the story and welcomed him into her house, gave him food and allowed him to sleep in her daughter’s room.
Margaret Moraa told reporters at the chief camp that the visitor pleaded for help.
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She explained that the boy claimed he was meant to join school that day but had arrived late and had nowhere to sleep and requested to be accommodated for the night.
The situation changed later that night when the host family discovered the truth.
Moraa explained that the girl raised an alarm after feeling uncomfortable in the room. Neighbours rushed in and took action.
Another resident said that neighbours were the ones who brought Kevin to the chief’s home in Nyachege and that the chief then called the police, who arrested him.
Residents condemned the act and warned others to be careful.
Jane Moraa stated that they strongly condemned the act of men pretending to be women by dressing like them and said such actions were unacceptable because they put children at risk of assault.
Community leaders revealed the suspect had been arrested before in Keroka for a similar case.
Police in Kisii County are now handling the matter as investigations continue.
