By Grace Gilo
Two men from Kalabata Village in Baringo North Sub-County, Baringo County, have been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling a 7-year-old girl.
The judgment was delivered at the Kabarnet Law Courts by Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. P. Koskey, following a successful prosecution by Counsel Mr. Collins Ogutu from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The convicted individuals, who were neighbours of the victim and worked as casual labourers at her grandmother’s home, committed the offenses on multiple occasions in February 2025.
“The abuse left the girl with severe physical injuries and long-term psychological trauma, making her frightened of returning to her grandmother’s residence,” stated the ODPP.
The prosecution presented five witnesses, including the minor, as well as medical reports and other crucial evidence to support the charges and verify the offense of defilement.
“After reviewing the case, the court ruled that the prosecution had presented compelling evidence proving the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt,” ODPP added.
This conviction underscores the ODPP’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society and delivering justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.