A Migori man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
The man was handed the sentence after being found guilty of defiling her six-year-old daughter in Awendo, in the border County of Migori on May 6 this year.
"Having carefully considered all the evidence in record and having been guided by the relevant principles of law, this court has proven beyond reasonable doubt and consequently convinced that the accused person is guilty under Section 8(1) (2) of the Sexual Offences Act and as by law required, he is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment," ruled Rongo Principal Magistrate Raymond Lang’at.
According to Police Officer Catherine Nelima who carried out investigations, the man pounced on her innocent daughter at night while her mother was away.
"The mother of the victim had left the home to her ancestral home where she spent the night. The accused took advantage and committed the act at night. The neighbors realized the girl had difficulties walking and reported to the police,” Ms Nelima told the Court as quoted by The Nation.
"I cannot believe the man I call my husband and father of my child could do this. I am happy that at last justice has been served," Nation’s quotes the girl’s mother, who was the complainant in the case.
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