A 37-year-old man from Baringo County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a 10-year-old neighbor in Tiaty East. The court emphasized the violent nature of the crime and the severe trauma inflicted on the minor.

• The incident occurred on December 20, 2024, in Songwot village, when the victim was left alone with her two-year-old brother.
• The convict broke into their home while they slept, and the girl identified him using a spotlight before the attack.
• The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) welcomed the judgment, stating it delivers justice and acts as a deterrent against sexual violence crimes.