A 68-year old man was arrested on Friday in Kwosau Area, Masinga Sub-County Machakos County for defiling his 11-year old granddaughter.

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The incident was confirmed by Kangonde Location Chief Sebastian Muia Mang'ee who observed that the man committed the crime a few days ago.

He noted that according to family members, the little girl was seen walking with difficulty and after interrogation she disclosed to have been defiled by her grandfather.

The man is currently held in Kikuumini Police Station as he awaits to appear in court as soon as investigations are over.

In Kanguu area of the same subcounty, a 25-year old man is held in Masinga Police Station for defiling a 16 year old girl.

The man allegedly tiptoed to the girls room on Friday night as she was asleep and defiled her.

The girl's little brother witnessed the act and raised alarm where the police were called and the man arrested.