Man jailed for 50 years for defiling 4-year-old girlA man found guilty of defiling a four-year-old girl has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Musyoka Mbaluka Mulu, 40, will serve the term after High Court judge Francis Rayola Olel dismissed his appeal, saying he had been properly identified and convicted by the court. Mbaluka had been sentenced to life imprisonment on September 5, 2023 by Kitui Principal Magistrate P.M. Mayova, but Justice Rayola reduced the term to 50 years. Mbaluka was charged with defiling the girl on May 21, 2022 in Kitoo village, Mutomo, Kitui County. The girl was deeply traumatised by the incident and had to undergo counselling to help her cope.

Source: Daily Nation July 20, 2024 14:57 UTC