According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the accused is believed to have committed the atrocious act against the minors on October 17, 2023, in Kipkenda village, Keiyo North Sub County, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Delivering the judgment, Iten Law Courts Principal Magistrate Virginia Karanja pointed out that the offence is prevalent in the county and that deterrent measures should be put in place
“While delivering her verdict, the magistrate emphasised that the compelling evidence presented by the four prosecution witnesses, including the 8-year-old victim and a medical Doctor indeed confirmed that the accused committed the offence,” said the ODPP.
The court agreed with the submissions made by Prosecution Counsel Bessie Gikonyo on the maximum sentence of life imprisonment to be meted out to the accused.
“She (Magistrate) also highlighted that the act greatly affected the children and the mother and that they had to undergo a psycho-social support before testifying in court,” added the ODPP.
