Court hands Kakamega man life sentence for defiling minor
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 — A Kakamega man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old girl after the prosecution presented corroborated witness and medical evidence that led…
In Kakamega, Kenya, a man has been handed a life sentence for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. The Kakamega North Sub-County court convicted the accused after the prosecution presented corroborated witness and medical evidence. Judge Josephine Nyatuga found the evidence credible and consistent enough to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
On January 4, 2024, the accused sexually assaulted the minor at Furave area, luring her into his house. The victim's testimony, along with four witnesses and medical examinations, supported the prosecution's case. The medical findings confirmed injuries consistent with penetration, strengthening the case against the accused.
The accused has 14 days to appeal against the conviction and sentence.
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