Residents of Nyatike village in South Mugirango Constituency are outraged as man accused of defiling a 13- year-old schoolgirl secures bail at Etago Law Courts.
A 41- year-old-man, John Kombo, appeared before Resident Magistrate Violet Moguche in Etago Law Courts today facing serious charges of defiling the minor in Nyatike village, South Mugirango Constituency.
During the proceedings, the court learned that the accused had allegedly committedheinous act against the minor’s will, causing her both physical and emotional distress.
Kombo denied the allegations and was granted bail set at KSh200, 000, with a surety of the same amount. The court has scheduled the next hearing for February 12, where he will present his defence.
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In the wake of this incident, community members expressed their outrage over the rising incidents of defilement in the area.
They asked local authorities to implement educational programmes aimed at protecting young girls and raising awareness about these grave offences.
This case comes on the heels of two recent convictions in the same court, where two men were sentenced to 50 and 40 years in prison for similar crimes against minors.
One case involved a father defiling his daughter in Bosaga village, while the other Wilfred Ombasa was convicted for the defilement of his 14-year-old niece in Nyabiosi village.
The community’s demand for justice and preventive measures against such crimes is growing stronger.
By Our Reporter
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