Kericho Law Court has sentenced a 22-year-old to life in prison for defiling a minor in Sondu Township, Soin-Sigowet Sub-County.
The incident is reported to have occurred on 19th December 2024 when the accused tricked the seven year old to his house only to lock in from inside and defiled her before fleeing the area.
He was however arrested a week later in Katitu and was positively identified by the victim before he was taken in for questioning.
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“A 22-year-old man convicted of defiling a seven-year-old girl in Sondu Township, Soin-Sigowet Sub-County, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Kericho Law Court.
The accused was found guilty of defilement after the prosecution, led by Counsel Susan Chomba, proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The court heard that on 19th December 2024, at approximately 1200 hrs, the victim was washing dishes outside their rental house when the accused lured her into his house under the pretext of sending her to the shop. He then locked the door and, under threats of violence, defiled her.
The prosecution presented four witnesses, including the victim, alongside key evidence, including the blood-stained clothes the victim was wearing, medical examination reports, and forensic analysis, all confirming the assault.
The accused initially fled but was arrested a week later in Katitu after the victim positively identified him.
While delivering the sentence, Resident Magistrate Hon. Claire Odunga noted the violent nature of the offence and the mandatory life sentence prescribed under the law, emphasizing the gravity of the crime, the enduring harm inflicted upon the victim, and the necessity of a robust deterrent to prevent similar offences.” said ODPP
