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A 42-year-old man accused of defiling a young girl is suspected to have used raw banana to break the girl’s virginity.
It is alleged that Maurice Mugere defiled the 13-year-old between May 1 and August 14 at her Kasarani home.
According to police statements, the girl’s mother had travelled upcountry and left her daughter under the care of her neighbour.
Mugere, who lived close to the neighbour, wooed the girl to his house at night claiming to be in love with her.
It is claimed he gave her Sh50 to buy bananas, which he later inserted in the girl’s vagina.
“I woke up the following morning bleeding profusely from my private parts. He warned me not tell anyone and threatened to kill me if I did,” the girl told the court.
He was released on a Sh100,000 cash bail.
His case will be heard on February 18.
