Njoro police officers donate foodstuffs, bedding, and clothing to the family of two Kenana Primary School girls who were humiliated by their teacher for attending school without undergarments. Photo: Philip Koech

Police officers from Njoro Sub-County have demonstrated the human face of policing through a touching act of kindness toward two young girls from Kenana Primary School who recently faced public humiliation for lacking undergarments.

The girls’ ordeal, which stirred emotions across the country, highlighted the silent struggles faced by many children from underprivileged backgrounds — challenges often hidden behind innocent smiles and classroom walls.

Moved by their story, the officers from Njoro Police Station decided to visit the family, not to enforce the law, but to extend compassion and support. They arrived bearing foodstuffs, clothing, shoes, beds, mattresses, and warm duvets, aiming to restore the children’s dignity and bring comfort to their home.

According to one of the officers, the visit was guided by the spirit of community policing — to protect, uplift, and walk with the most vulnerable members of society.

“We wanted to remind them that the police are not only here to arrest and investigate crimes,” said one officer. “We are also here to care, to stand with families when they need us the most.”

The emotional visit left the girls and their family visibly moved.

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The local leaders and residents commended the officers for their empathy, saying such gestures strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community.

A teacher at Kenana Primary School noted that the family’s situation mirrors the challenges faced by many pupils in rural areas where poverty often robs children of basic needs, affecting their confidence and self-esteem.

The officers’ visit, many said, sends a strong message that policing is not just about authority, but it is about humanity.

Their actions reflect a growing shift in how security personnel engage with the public: blending firmness with compassion.

“Today, our police showed us that a uniform can carry more than power-it can carry love.” Said one of the residents.