Man jailed 10 years for raping 86-year-old woman in Nyeri
A Mukurwe-ini court has sentenced Jairus Githendu Irenyo to 10 years in prison for raping an 86-year-old woman in Nyeri County.
A 40-year-old man, Jairus Githendu Irenyo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of raping an 86-year-old woman in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County. The attack occurred on September 1, 2025, at Gitura Village, Kiharo Location. Prosecutors presented evidence, including witness testimonies, medical examination records, and photographs, linking Irenyo to the crime.
Irenyo gained entry into the elderly woman's house by damaging a section of the wall near her door before assaulting her. The victim reported the incident to the area chief, who referred her to the police. The Mukurwe-ini Magistrate's Court found the prosecution had proven the elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt and convicted Irenyo of rape under Section 3(1)(a) and (b) of the Sexual Offences Act.
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