A farm hand in Kilifi has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl. The incident occurred on January 9, 2025, while the accused was employed by the victim's grandmother.

• The Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike handed down the sentence after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) presented compelling evidence.
• The prosecution, represented by counsel Nancy Njeru, called four witnesses to prove its case.
• The court dismissed the accused Hamisi Kazungu's defense, which claimed the allegations were fabricated due to a salary dispute, citing consistent testimony and medical evidence.