Kiambu Daycare Owner Abused Toddlers, Recorded Them, Then Sold Videos To International Pedophiles Online

A village in Kiambu county is left traumatized by a case involving a child guardian and a daycare worker.

Teresia Wambui, alias ‘Mama Mark’, owner of Apple shelterstood before the Kikuyu District Court on Wednesday, October 2, where he faced charges that have sent shockwaves through the community.

Wambui’s arrest on September 30 came after an accidental discovery that exposed a sinister operation allegedly masquerading as a childcare facility.

For three years, Apple shelter had been a trusted institution, usually caring for about ten children. However, authorities now suspect it served as a front for a much more nefarious enterprise.

The case unfolded when a lost mobile phone, owned by Wambui, fell into the hands of a local resident. Upon examining the device, which had no password, the individual encountered content so alarming that it prompted immediate action from the community and law enforcement authorities.

In court, investigating officer Nicodemus Musembi presented a chilling account of the allegations. He stated: “That the respondent allegedly engaged minors between the ages of two and four in sexual activities, and touched their genitals, namely penis and vagina, while recording videos of them.”

It is believed that these images then made their way into the murky, international underworld marketplace of child pornography.

Musembi informed the court: “That the suspect’s mobile phone was seized from her while she was trying to crush it in an attempt to destroy any evidence, contains video recordings which are yet to be retrieved and processed so that they can be used as evidence are used. .”

Authorities are now delving into the financial aspects of the case, with a particular focus on Wambui’s banking activities. “Your Honor, the defendant, has a checking account number with Equity Bank, which is also the subject of investigation to determine the motivation behind the withdrawals,” Musembi explained to the court.

The seriousness of the situation was not lost on magistrate Lilian Kwamboka, who gave investigators fourteen days to continue their investigation. In her ruling, Kwamboka states: “I also took into account the nature of the alleged offense and the circumstances surrounding it. I think the request is justified. The same is hereby permitted.”

As the investigation continues, the community of Wangige struggles with the betrayal of trust. Parents who believed their children were in safe hands are now faced with an unthinkable reality.

Authorities are treating the daycare as a crime scene while forensic teams search for evidence.

The case will be heard on October 17, when the court will reassess the progress of the investigation.

This case, with its international implications, has put a spotlight on the global nature of child exploitation and the sophisticated networks that perpetrate such crimes. As the investigation continues, it could lead to further revelations about the extent of this alleged operation and its connections beyond Kenya’s borders.