A A Kilifi court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Mwakonde Mwadzala, a 55-year-old man, for repeatedly defiling a 12-year-old boy. Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru reached this decision after the prosecution convincingly established the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence revealed that Mwadzala, unrelated to the
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Court Upholds Life Sentence for Samson Gakono
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Samson Mburia Gakono for defiling two minors, dismissing his appeal to overturn the decision. Justices Patrick Kiage, Rachel Ngetich, and Stephen Radido found no grounds to challenge the trial court and High Court's concurrent findings.Gakono, representing
Turkana, West Pokot Partner with Childline Kenya to Strengthen Child Protection
Turkana nd West Pokot counties have teamed up with Childline Kenya to boost child protection and advocacy as concerns grow over children's safety. These agreements aim to close gaps in reporting and managing child abuse cases while enhancing coordination between county and national systems. West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin highlighted
Disturbing Child Neglect Case Inside Family Home in Jiji Ndogo
Today, I find myself grappling with profound sadness. As a police officer in the small village of Jiji Ndogo, I witness aspects of humanity that many might never encounter—and, ideally, should not.Recently, our village experienced a shocking incident where someone brutally shot an elderly man, leaving his body to decay
