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New Bill seals loophole exploited by child defilers in Kenya

MP Florence Mutua

A proposed law blocks paedophiles from entering into an agreement with the State for lesser sentences. 

The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2016 excludes child defilers from plea bargaining. 

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