A man received a life sentence in Kajiado for defiling an 11-year-old boy. The Principal Magistrate Hon. V. Kachuodho delivered the ruling on January 5, highlighting the gravity of the crime committed in 2022.

• The sentence is mandated by Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006 for defilement involving children aged 11 and below.
• The prosecution, led by Linda Nzioka, presented five witnesses whose consistent testimonies led to the conviction.
• The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) described the conviction as a significant step in safeguarding children and holding perpetrators accountable.