By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison by a court in Kiambu for the sexual assault of a nine-year-old minor.
John Ndichu Gitami was found guilty of the charges brought against him. During the proceedings, prosecuting attorney Muruiki Sammy Munene informed the court that the assault took place on June 4, 2021, in the Nyauto area of Ting’ang’a within Kiambu County
“The court heard that Ndichu used his fingers to penetrate the private part of JWW,” revealed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. M. Opondo ruled that the prosecution established its case beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced him accordingly.
“He was convicted and sentenced after the prosecution presented a total of 7 witnesses in court,” the ODPP said on X.
“Before his sentence, a victim impact statement was filed where the court noted that the minor’s social life was affected and that her performance in school had dropped,” said the ODPP.
The court additionally ordered that the minor be referred to specialists for both treatment and counselling.