Benson Kitui, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling his 10-year-old granddaughter in Sasur location, Cheptais subcounty, Bungoma county.
Kitui appeared before Sirisia Law Courts, where the judgment was read, marking a firm stance against sexual abuse within families and communities.
Senior Resident Magistrate Raymond Lang’at of Sirisia Law Courts delivered the ruling on Tuesday, stating that the prosecution had proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The verdict, he noted, warranted the maximum sentence under Kenyan law.
“The court has established that sexual offences against minors are taken with utmost seriousness. This judgment reinforces the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding children and ensuring justice,” Lang’at said during sentencing.
He further urged the public to report cases of child abuse and support initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable children.
The sentencing comes amid national calls for the strict enforcement of laws protecting minors and a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual offences.
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