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A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl.

The incident occurred in Kiminini sub county in Kitale.

The incident was confirmed by area chief Mildred Chesoli  who said they arrested John Muthee 47, following a tip-off from neighbours.

"The man has been a friend of the family and he used to support the child, which made him take advantage to defile the minor," she said.

The child's father, Justus Wekesa said the girl has been staying with the grandmother since he lost his wife.

Wekesa said he has gone to work, while the grandmother had gone to the market when the incident happened.