Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling 15-year-old in Kibera

A Kibera court has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of defiling a 15-year-old girl.

Appearing before Principal Magistrate Murage, the accused was convicted of the offence after the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt by presenting six witnesses.

The court heard that he committed the heinous act while the mother of the minor was away doing casual jobs.

“This conviction, at the Kibera High Court, followed a well-coordinated prosecution led by Michael Mutune, who presented six compelling witnesses detailing how the accused took advantage of the minor while her mother was away doing casual jobs,” stated the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Principal Magistrate Murage, in her ruling, highlighted the grave nature of the offence, the young age of the victim, and the predatory circumstances under which the crime occurred.

She also underscored that the accused, who was out on bond, absconded mid-trial in February 2024 before being re-arrested, causing delays in the case.

The accused was slapped with 20 years in prison, with the court emphasising that the punishment would serve as a strong deterrent to those who prey on children.