The Homabay Law Courts through the Chief Magistrate Charles Soi Mutai sentenced a middle-aged man to 26 years imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old girl.
The accused, Isaac Otieno Okal, was found guilty of committing the heinous act on the minor on August 9th, 2023, at Randung village in Rangwe Sub County, Homabay County.
In delivering the verdict, the magistrate emphasized the compelling evidence presented by six prosecution witnesses, including the victim herself, which unequivocally established the guilt of the accused beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Additionally, the magistrate highlighted the crucial role of DNA evidence, which conclusively linked the accused to the crime.
The prosecution of the case was handled by Gloriah Mokua.
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