A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Naivasha Court for raping an 80-year-old woman in her home three years ago. The conviction has been hailed as a significant step in combating abuse against the elderly.

• Joseph Gitahi, 42, was found guilty of sexually assaulting the woman at her Mwiciringiri home in Kinungi on October 13, 2022.
• Presiding Magistrate Nathan Lutta stated the prosecution presented sufficient evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
• The victim praised the court’s decision, noting Gitahi had previously served a one-year jail term for a similar incident at her home, but was released without explanation.