50-Year-Old Man Jailed for Life for Defilement
A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole after being found guilty of defiling a 9-year old girl whom he had married in 2019. The court ruled that such an act was an affront to human dignity and rights and ordered him to pay compensation for mental anguish suffered by his victim.
Jan. 12, 2023 9:41AM
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In a shocking case of child abuse, a 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of defiling a 9-year-old girl. The victim, who was married to the accused in 2019, gave birth to a stillborn baby earlier this year in Narok. The man had reportedly taken advantage of the young girl’s vulnerability and forced her into marriage. The court heard that the accused had subjected the victim to physical and emotional abuse during their marriage. He also threatened her with dire consequences if she ever tried to report him or leave him. The prosecution argued that such an act is not only morally wrong but also illegal under Kenyan law and should be severely punished as it is an affront to human dignity and rights. After hearing all the evidence presented by both sides, Judge Robert Kimani found the accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced him to life imprisonment without parole. He also ordered that he pay compensation of Ksh 500,000 ($4,700) for mental anguish suffered by the victim as well as legal costs incurred by her family during trial proceedings. Speaking after the ruling, NTV reporter Smriti Vidyarthi said: “This is yet another reminder that child abuse will not be tolerated in Kenya and perpetrators will face serious consequences if caught."