A farmer in Kilifi, Kenya, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for defiling his 14-year-old daughter. The conviction came after the Prosecution successfully proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt, with the victim's courageous disclosure leading to the accused's arrest and successful prosecution.

• The accused was sentenced to 15 years in prison for defiling his 14-year-old daughter.
• The victim disclosed the abuse to her headteacher via a written letter, which led to her rescue and the subsequent police report.
• The case was heard by Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike, with Prosecution Counsel Nancy Njeru presenting five witnesses.