Not walking properly

Has anal/genital pain

Have bruises, soreness or pain within the genital area

Tells you something happened to them using words like “alinishika vibaya”

Experiences pain when excreting or is even afraid of going for long calls

If for no good reason the child starts experiencing headaches and stomach problems be very alarmed

Behavioural and Emotional Signs

Has an uncanny knowledge of sexual behaviour

Makes degrading comments about themselves or their body

Become easily depressed and panicky

Become more clingy and constantly try to please others

The child’s relationship with other children might suddenly change and they become more silent or very irritable

The child might start refusing to go to school or to certain events.

Becomes very scared of someone in the family, a neighbour, house help etc

They start experiencing sleep disorders, bed wetting and nightmares

Some children may start to harm themselves by cutting themselves, may start abusing alcohol or drugs.

May develop eating disorders.