No Mercy: 72-Year-Old Gets Life Sentence for Assaulting Minor in Kakamega

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) secured a life sentence against a 72-year-old man in Kakamega County for defiling a minor.

According to court records, the landmark judgment came at the Kakamega Law Courts on 19th March 2026. Andobe Sablah Aukhuma received life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old Grade Four girl in the Providence area of Lurambi Sub-County.

Moreover, the victim suffered immense emotional trauma and contracted a sexually transmitted disease, intensifying the severity of the offence.

The case was prosecuted under Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. The DPP’s office was represented by Prosecution Counsels Ian Makotsi and Stellah Adeny, who presented compelling evidence that led to the conviction.

“The court has sent a clear message that sexual offences against minors will attract the highest penalties under the law.” Said Prosecution Counsel Ian Makotsi.

Separate Convictions for Related Case

In a related case, the DPP secured convictions against two adult males, Patrick Bakari (37) and Godfrey Esalaba, both residents of Emakaka Sublocation in Kakamega Central.

The court found the pair guilty of defiling and impregnating a 15-year-old girl, sentencing each to 20 years’ imprisonment.

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The court proceedings highlighted the coordinated efforts between law enforcement officers and the DPP’s office to protect vulnerable children.

Strengthening Child Protection in Kakamega

Legal experts and child protection advocates have praised the convictions as a critical step in reinforcing child safety in Kakamega County.

“These verdicts demonstrate that the judicial system takes sexual offences against minors very seriously.” Said a local child protection officer who attended the court proceedings.

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The DPP’s office has continued to advocate for community awareness campaigns and strict enforcement of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006, aiming to curb sexual abuse cases across the region.

Authorities urge parents, teachers and guardians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities involving children immediately.

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) headquarters. PHOTO/ODPP