A man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison by Homa Bay Law Courts for defiling a 13-year-old girl.
In a statement on Monday, April 8, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Isaac Otieno, the defendant, perpetrated the atrocity on August 9, 2023, in Randung Village, Homabay County.
"Homabay Law Courts Chief Magistrate Hon Charles Soi Mutai has today sentenced a middle-aged man to 26 years imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old girl. The accused Isaac Otieno Okal is believed to have committed the heinous act on the minor on August 9th 2023 at Randung village in Rangwe Sub County, Homabay County," the statement read in part.
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Homabay Law courts Chief Magistrate Hon. Charles Soi Mutai has today sentenced a middle-aged man to 26 years imprisonment for defiling a 13 year old girl.
The accused Isaac Otieno Okal is believed to have committed the heinous act on the minor on August 9th 2023 at Randung… pic.twitter.com/g3jaJZ1l4s— Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions (@ODPP_KE) April 8, 2024
The ODPP said that the magistrate highlighted that the prosecution led by Gloria Mokua presented a compelling case by bringing forth six witnesses including the victim proving beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was guilty of the counts against him.
"While delivering his verdict, the magistrate emphasized the compelling evidence presented by six prosecution witnesses, including the victim herself, which unequivocally established the guilt of the accused beyond a shadow of a doubt. Furthermore, the magistrate highlighted the crucial role of DNA evidence, which conclusively linked the accused to the crime. The matter was prosecuted by Gloriah Mokua," the statement read further.
Men defiling minors
In another incident on March 1, a man was slapped with a 40-year jail term for defiling and knowingly infecting a 10-year-old girl with HIV/AIDS.
According to the ODPP, the accused was said to have perpetrated the act in May 2023 at Makandura in Laikipia North Sub County.
ODPP stated that following the testimonies of four witnesses presented by the prosecution, the court found the accused guilty of committing the heinous act.
"Nanyuki Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Ben Mararo has today convicted and sentenced a man to 40 years in prison for defiling and knowingly infecting a 10-year-old girl with HIV/AIDs. The accused is said to have committed the heinous act in May 2023 at Makandura in Laikipia North Sub-County. The court ruled that the Prosecution through testimonies from four witnesses presented compelling evidence proving the case against the accused person beyond reasonable doubt. The matter was prosecuted by Maina Kimaru," the ODPP stated.
In yet another case, On February 29, 2024, Dennis Kibet entered a not-guilty plea at the Kabarnet court after being charged with defiling and causing serious harm to a 10-year-old minor.
Kibet reportedly committed the heinous act on February 3, 2024, at around 9.00 pm at Sessoi village in Baringo North sub-county.
He was additionally accused of engaging in an indecent act with a child, which goes against section 11 (1) of the Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006.
The prosecutor, represented by lawyer Beatrice Bartilol, objected to the defendant's release on bail, citing concerns about the risk of the defendant fleeing.
Bartilol's request to revoke the defendant's bail was backed by a sworn statement from Police Constable Henry Owiti of Kabartonjo police station.
Owiti stated that the defendant was apprehended by the public in Marigat sublocation while attempting to escape after the reported defilement of a minor.
The affidavit also mentioned that the victim and key witnesses were afraid to testify if the accused was released.
