NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25 — The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured two life imprisonment sentences against sexual offenders in separate cases concluded at the Makindu Law Courts.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the convictions were delivered on February 19 by Senior Resident Magistrate Maxwell Kibe after the Prosecution proved both cases beyond a reasonable doubt.
In the first case, Nicholas Kioko was convicted of defiling a 10-year-old child, contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
“The abuse came to light through a school-based initiative in which learners were asked to anonymously write about challenges affecting them,” ODPP said.
The victim’s disclosure prompted investigations that led to Kioko’s arrest and arraignment. During the trial, the Prosecution presented compelling evidence, including the child’s testimony and corroborative material, placing the accused at the centre of the offence.
The court found the evidence credible and consistent, leading to his conviction and the mandatory life sentence prescribed by law for defilement of a child aged 11 years and below.
In the second matter, Dominic Mwilu Ndungu was convicted of incest contrary to Section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. The court heard that the victim, a 7-year-old relative, was subjected to sexual abuse by the accused.
Ndungu denied the charges and claimed he had been falsely accused, but the Prosecution dismantled his defence through medical evidence and witness testimony that firmly linked him to the crime.
“The court held that Prosecution had established all the essential elements of the charge and consequently sentenced Ndungu to life imprisonment, as stipulated by law, where the victim of incest is a minor,” ODPP stated.
The cases were prosecuted by Wilberforce Odhiambo, who marshalled the evidence and guided witnesses through the trial process to ensure justice was served.
“These twin convictions underscore the DPP’s resolve to hold perpetrators accountable and to send a strong deterrent message that crimes against minors will attract the full force of the law,” the ODPP said.
