By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
A middle-aged man was yesterday sentenced to serve a 10-year imprisonment after being found guilty of rape contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006.
“A middle-aged man was yesterday sentenced to serve a 10-year imprisonment after being found guilty of rape contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006,” stated the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Kabarnet Law Courts, presided over by Hon. Purity Koskey, determined that the prosecution had effectively demonstrated all necessary components of the offense.
The prosecution, represented by counsel Collins Ogutu, presented its argument by summoning six witnesses to testify in the matter.
Their testimonies painted a clear and irrefutable picture of the crime, proving the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has also obtained another conviction after an Eldoret High Court convicted Jackton Odhiambo for the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo, alias Chiloba.
The prosecution, led by prosecution counsel Mark Mugun, presented evidence through the testimonies of 23 witnesses, detailing the events leading to Chiloba’s death and proving beyond reasonable doubt that the accused intentionally caused the unlawful death of the deceased.
In his judgement, Justice Nyakundi held that the prosecution had successfully established all the requisite elements of the offence of murder, as defined under Section 203 of the Penal Code and contrary to Article 26(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, which safeguards the right to life.
Sentencing has been scheduled for December 16th, 2024.