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Kenyan Man Arrested, Charged with Raping an Elderly Patient at a Nursing Home in Virginia

Kenyan Man Arrested, Charged with Raping an Elderly Patient at a Nursing Home in Virginia

A Kenyan man has been charged with the rape of an elderly dementia patient at a nursing home in Virginia.

Thomas Kamau Nganga, 44, was charged with the rape of a 72-year-old woman at Lexington Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Henrico County, Virginia where he worked as a nurse.

Henrico County Police were called early Tuesday morning and arrested Nganga after a co-worker reportedly found Nganga  forcing himself on the victim.

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"You can imagine how sickened and shocked I was, we all were when we heard this," said Jonathan Hamilton, the administrator of the facility.

Nganga is a married father of four, according to court documents. He is being held at Henrico County jail on felony rape charges with no bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 18th.

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  1. ErickOct 22, 2018

    Dude why destroy your life becos of punani,
    In US i stay away from all WOMEN. Old , handicap, young, married, single, etc in general in western world women can destroy your life in a drop of a hat.

  2. mwendazakeOct 22, 2018

    This woman did not destroy his life. She is a victim of one guy with a very sick mind. Not all women are looking to destroy our lives as men- I am married to one who complements me in all possible ways and for the last 37 years, I have had no reason to avoid her or treat her differently. And yes, I am in the US.

  3. Karing'aOct 22, 2018

    Can mwendazake tell us how he/she wrote the comment while dead?Are you buried or cremated?

  4. AdoryOct 22, 2018

    Asante sana

  5. Bruno TJOct 23, 2018

    It is alleged some one ( female CNA) saw him trying to force himself and based on that he was arrested.

    Immediately police arrested and started investigations. As of now no conclusions by police, no DNA. People need to understand what is rape - penetration without consent, did it happen or not.

    The story that has been around even before the incident is a plot to fix the guy. He is Seniour and very well paid.worked in other state hospitals , worked the same place for more than 5 years.

    I am convinced he was fixed, we have not heard any testimonies from the victim other than a CNA claim who says the guy raped a resident. Is a CNA qualified to call it rape ? Infact patients there say he is a great guy and were shocked. Shocking the hospital has no security

    The incident was reported late ,3 days after ,infact the hospital has apologized for a late report of the incident. Where is the evidence, let's get the DNA if any.. Then it will be the CNAs report Vs the defence.

    Where is this going? CNAs word Vs the evidence collected.

    Is it rape? Who calls the charges? If rape was reported they must prove it. Call it rape, attempted rape.. The Evidence speaks and if final.

    Inside story, the CNAs in the hospital hate the dude as a supervisor coz he is tough and sticks to the books and rules. The hospital management I suggest have not had a problem with the guys performance, considering he had worked there for 5 years.

    Be careful out there, abandunce of caution is a must now in us.

    The dude was fixed , period. Reasons = possibility of multiple female CNAs fighting over a man, some one was dumped and decided to hit back.

  6. JackieOct 23, 2018

    Today's rape does not necessarily constitute penetration. Look at someone in a gizmo way and you will be put away for rape, especially for black folks. People need to be super careful.

  7. MwafrikaOct 23, 2018

    I agree. It could be a bitter CNA retaliating. These Mexicans & wazunguz are capable of anything, just to seek revenge. Unless there is solid evidence, he's innocent until proven guilty.

  8. SIFUNAOct 28, 2018

    Thank you. I knew some shiet like this was somewhere. This guy does not strike me as a rapist. And we Africans also have a problem: we condemn our own so fast and so hard. Why? Mmeona wapi muindi aki-condemn their own. Totally agree: mexicans, filipinos and whites can be very devious. Na sisi, just stupidly jealous!!

    Does it make sense that with that work history, he would leave his wonderful wife and kids to go after a 70-yr old cripple? Why when there are many single Kenyans willing to break homes for free?

    Let us support our own. And Mwakilishi, this rag of yours needs to do proper reporting; especially kama ni kuchafua wakenya.
    Thats why Mshale fairs better.

    Bring the crowd funding we support a brother.

  9. YvetteOct 29, 2018

    To Mr. Bruno 1st of all I don't care how much money he makes because in the U.S.cna's makes just as much as lion's he's not a RN but that doesn't matter he chose his path so don't anyone when you don't know what the hell you're talking about so since you're so gun how on his innocent make me wonder about you I don't give a dam black, white, Hispanic or what he had know right to do what he did and the only one I feel sad for is his family because he chose to put them thru this and he's very sick he needs help not praise but prayer so look at yourself as a person and would you feel the same if it was your family.

  10. Imara HalisiOct 22, 2018

    Ajabu ni kuwa Ndugu yetu Thomas ni Mkristo! Jameni: Tuwache kuiga mila za kigeni! Katika mila za Kiafrika, jambo kama hili halikutendeka mpaka tulipowacha mila zetu na kufuata mila za kigeni.

  11. Guest1Oct 22, 2018

    He could be an INFIDEL. Anyway: There coyld be Possibility that he "on other many Occassions", he had Taken advantage of this Old lady (until he was Caught).

  12. GodhavemercyOct 22, 2018

    God god, help us all. Why? why? Why?. Why risk it all. Why risk your life, your name, your profession, your family. You never ever want your name and the picture associated with those kinds of allegation. Never, ever, ever.

  13. Dr.Oct 22, 2018

    really hard to believe this story, this guy might have been framed by the co-worker who found him.... just saying

  14. Jacob mayoOct 22, 2018

    Truly this guy got framed there needs an independent investigation to this.

  15. Bruno TJOct 23, 2018

    Actually not independent, but a private investor needs to be involved. The matter is deeper than reported, I believe

  16. Onesmus OchuonyoOct 22, 2018

    If this guy was really not framed by a co-worker who just didn't like him because of "who he is", then he is a very sick person who should be in a mental hospital. Unfortunately he will go to prison and his life is changed forever.

  17. LiseMar 20, 2019

    I know him. He did it. It was not just witnessed by one but multiple. He begged her not to report and said that he had a problem and needed help. The CNA chose to do the right thing and reported it. Additionally, it was reported the SAME DAY not 3 days later

  18. D. MwoseOct 22, 2018

    Fanyeni DNA ndio tufahamu kama aliacha hizo VIINI zake humo NDANI. Hiyo tu!

  19. Guest1Oct 22, 2018

    Viini gani?

  20. MaxileyOct 22, 2018

    I Will have to I agree with those who say that this guy is "sick";that's is if he truly raped a 72 year old.This is not sexual drive in action.Most men will agree with me that a 72year old woman with dementia would not arouse sexual interest unless your mind is screwed up.
    Just the fear of getting caught raping would discourage most men,as well it should,especially in this era of -ME TOO.
    In the interest of science I would really like to know what separated this fellow from the rest of men who would not in a million years dream of,or are capable of doing such athing.Forget the bitter feminists who say all men are potential rapists.

  21. WamugundaOct 22, 2018

    This should be definate he did or he didn't do vaginal exam for penetration will first then DNA evidence second. If they prove those two things happened he is done done for good.

  22. MuceneOct 22, 2018

    Most 72 yr old dementia patients in nursing homes (not all) are wearing diapers....jijazieni. I can promise you no nurse, female or male would think of doing such an act. This guy may have been having an affair with a certain nurse, and decided to leave her for another nurse. The left nurse was bitter and framed him......that is the story.

  23. Bruno TJOct 23, 2018

    The plot to frame the dude , from other sources has been there for quite some time now.

    If one reports rape then they have the burden of proof to prove it beyond doubt. The investigations have to be done and properly align the charges to the evidence other wise no trial.

    Caution for now until it is clear of what happened. Conclusions based on media reports are not warranted

  24. OmoshOct 22, 2018

    Mucene, totally agree with you., this is a bitter revenge relationship gone bad... with #me too movement one has to be really careful what you text, post, say etc.. you never know when those posts. Texts etc will come to haunt you with this “no statue of limitations” law. Fanta Kazi rudi kwenyu enjoy life with family...

  25. Dr. Koni HaneneOct 22, 2018

    Well, if he did that then he belongs to jail. At the moment we should give him the benefit of the doubt until the allegation are substantiated. If proven guilty he would not be the first Kenyan to commit such horrible crime in such manner. In Florida there is a Kenyan rotting in Florida's department of criminal justices jails for committing such crime

  26. mkenya halisiOct 22, 2018

    why r diasporas getting shocked???This is the land of Sodom n gormolla where men marries men n women marries women n soon they will start to ask for rights to marry dogs n squirrels??When a country entertains n praise the stinking immorallity such behaviours appears???Its funny the way we Africans will do anything to make it to this evil demonic countries just because of money money yet we start complaining when such stinking behaviours r found among our pple.Parents continu to pray pray n teach yr kids good behaviours coz aslong as they grow in this stinking evil countries where evil is praised high chances of them doing bad stuff is very high n as blacks we will akways b targetted.N wait n see kenyans will gather to start to fundraise to bail out this dude???

  27. ErickOct 22, 2018

    In this metoo era all you need is one "accusation" and your carreer is over with or without DNA. How many professionals have lost their careers for decades old accusations?
    If you want to ruin a mans life just accuse him of rape, no witness or DNA needed these days.
    If they can accuse a supreme judge of rape, they can do it to anyone.
    This is why i dont help women in distress, i dont talk to women at work, i dont date, i dont have female friends. And i will never get married. 99% of men's problems are caused by women.

  28. KenyaOct 22, 2018

    @Erick, looks like you have a mental problem. You cannot live in this world without women. You need some help. That is a mental disorder. Women are just like your mother and sisters. Do you stay away from your mother? You need to take care of the problem which is within you in order to mover forward.

  29. UfisadiOct 23, 2018

    You have lots of serial killer traits. Lol should we be worried?

  30. PorcupineOct 24, 2018

    Trump was accused of rape that allegedly took place years back.

    In America if you are accused of rape, God help you.

    Readers familiarise yourself with what is rape.

    When your wife /girlfriend reverses the consent when/ while your inside of her having consensual sex , that's rape.. and you're finished.

    That is why as an American, I believe in toys /samantha. Dude this is the safest you can be from rape.

  31. UfisadiOct 22, 2018

    Key word here is ‘CHARGED’. There must be some compelling evidence available, not just one man’s allegations, for the case to proceed.While dude is innocent until proven otherwise, it won’t surprise me one bit if he did it. I’ve heard stories of ‘some Kenyans’ raping their mommies ,granmas,engaging in bestiality and preferring local brew to age appropriate women.
    Most sex offenders, more so the ones who target the most vulnerable population (physical or cognitive) will offend dozens of time before they’re caught. Most are caught because they became comfortable with their despicable acts and discard caution. IF HE DID IT, expect much more victims to appear. Watch this space.
    Those two limbs hanging by your side are meant to multitask. If you ain’t with the one you love, beat the one you got. Sabuni has never sent one to jail

  32. Jacob mayoOct 22, 2018

    Not adding up the nurse must have been framed.

  33. Guest1Oct 22, 2018

    Not only that (being Framed). Female CNAs or Supervisors in US Nursing Homes need to STOP! this NONSENSE of Letting, FORCING, or Straight up TEMPTING Male CNAs into Showering or Clean FEMALE Residents. Some female Kenyan and Akata CNAs are NOTORIOUS of this MORONous nonsense against their KENYAN Men.

  34. Imara HalisiOct 22, 2018

    Mmarekani akiingia kwenye matatizo fulani katika nchi ya kigeni, ubalozi wa nchi ya Marekani huhusika na kujitahidi kumkomboa Mmarekani huyo mara moja.

    Ningependa kujua, Je, Ndugu yetu Balozi wa Kenya katika nchi ya Marekani Ndugu Githae amefanya nini juu ya mashtaka yaliyompata Ndugu Thomas?

  35. Rahab WaithiraOct 22, 2018

    This is sickness!. It seems he also belong to a mental hospital if not flamed. Let him be checked first.

  36. AbatoOct 22, 2018

    Raila will be here shortly. Perhaps he can intervene. I suspect he is being accused by this Alzheimer's old lady who has imagined all her life getting a taste of big black cock. Sadly, they'll believe her.

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  38. kimOct 23, 2018

    this guy is sick.he needs a psychological evaluation.

  39. JackieOct 23, 2018

    If this is true, then it is horrible. Your number one offence in America is being black, and you add rape to that? You are finished! I am not sure he will ever be able to clear his name, he has decisively ended his career. 'Kirimino' will show up everywhere he goes. I sympathize with the family, where do you hide your face.

  40. Sura ya kaziOct 23, 2018

    First of all, this is sick and PATHETIC. If found guilty wacha wanofoe hiyo makende yake kabisa. I have no pitty for men who engage in ungodly acts like this. Secondly, Bruno TJ you are totally out of line. Your analysis about this has too many holes it can't hold water anywhere. How dare you say "Ati CNA can't call a rape for what it is?" Kwani CNA ni nani. Wacha hiyo madharau bana na if the accused is your friend I am not shocked at your portrayal of women and especially vulnerable women, in this case women who work what you see as low position. They say show me your frienda and I will tell you exactly who you are. Nakuhurumia sana ndugu. Thirdly, for those who say that the shosho wears diapers so the guy coul9 have attempted to rape her. You are as clueless as the worst clueless person that ever walked on earth. A sick and twisted mind is simply that- sick and twisted. Who knows the dude has probably gotten away with raping elderly women na zake 40 zikafika. And last but not least, those saying that a jilted woman set this man up or accused him intentionally, you're all lost. If you think this is Kenya where such speculations can hold water then you are very mistaken. This guy IS NOT ATTRACTIVE. He has a family and four children. Unless he is a millionaire here, i don't see any woman desperately trying to get close to him. This is America, women make just as much money as men do and I don't see how any woman even a CNA trying to jeopardize her job etc. by trying to "mess" up someone's life. You may think people care too much to follow you around and mess up your life, but folks are busy focusing on their lives and making ends meet. Kwani what did the CNA stand to gain, a promotion? No. So we need to check how we place nurses on a pedestal and assume that they cannot commit any evil act. LET's be open minded when we analyze situations involving our fellow Kenyans or tribe-mates etc.

  41. PorcupineOct 24, 2018

    I am happy you are no where in the jury team.

    Initially it may seem to be a report to your manager, but one has to prove it in court before a judge and jury , go through investigations etc. It is not easy being a witness and a victim too.

    Sure mbaya, I believe the matter is still under investigations, alot we are saying are theories....and among them maybe partly the truth lies.

    As of now, this can go either way.

    Unfortunately placing a black folk before a white jury? While a white lady testifies she saw the dude acting?

  42. MugikuyuOct 23, 2018

    This guy is innocent and Kenyans of Goodwill should fundraise to make sure this father of four is FREE.

  43. FansOct 25, 2018

    Very Sad, God helm him and deliver him.

  44. WireeOct 25, 2018

    Sad Story, I feel for the family.

  45. Tafsiri hiiOct 25, 2018

    @Sura ya Kazi,I second that. thanks you're no where near the Jury..So, if the accused Gentleman was handsome(good-looking) he would've been innocent??eeh? Use logical sense my Fren!

  46. Tafsiri hiiOct 25, 2018

    @Sura ya Kazi,I second that. thanks you're no where near the Jury..So, if the accused Gentleman was handsome(good-looking) he would've been innocent??eeh? Use logical sense my Fren!

  47. GreekOct 26, 2018

    The investigations should take their course. The affected instituting should enhance security to protect inpatients at all times.

    Hating, hitting, judging someone based on media reports is no necessary at all.

    Sura ya Kazi, you need a doctors prescription before blogging no need of advanced hate and bitterness.

  48. Sura ya kaziOct 31, 2018

    I wish you started reading the comments from the top before jumping into band waggons of critiquing my comments. I was responding to Bruno TJ especially when he/she began belittling CNAs or women who work in that capacity. It's simply unacceptable. Poleni sana and sorry to burst your bubbles I have actually participated in Jury duty and unfortunately I wasn't here in that capacity. People put themselves in stupid situations and think that just because we're Kenyans we'll take that kinda bullshit. Hiyo haiwesmake! Like I said at the beginning if investigations are concluded and they find the suspect guilty, wacha wakate makei kabisa! And friends if you don't like what I wrote, simply swipe to the left. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, au sio😜

  49. MeTAliceNov 1, 2018

    I am a nurse based in New York, this is impossible.very hard to happen, nurses don't work alone. They work hand in hand with CNAs. Rooms usually have 2-4 resident most.

    Based on the rules a CNA is in most/all cases in direct contact with the patient ,no nurse will touch a patient without a CNA being patient.

    All patient rooms remain open. If no one is attending the resident.

    If the dude stack to the rules, then this is going no where.

    If the dude was attending to patient without CNA being present, this needs to investigated. Was it a staffing issue?

    The other question is when you get someone in the act of rape, what measure do you take? How do you react? Now that's where the cracks of the matter is.

    Does the hospital have a security protocol when such happens? Was it followed. Most clinics in NY has security attendance, for intrusion and monitoring. Does the institution have any security mechanisms to protect residents?

    A bell on the bed is a basic requirement , a guard to monitor movement of people, police hotline, etc and protocol to respond to differ hazards.

    So many questions to raise here and am sure the prosecution has to be ready for all this.

    The suspect is innocent until a jury makes the call.

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