Life imprisonment for man who sodomized three boys in Nakuru

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sodomising three boys. Senior Principal Magistrate Liz Gicheha yesterday found Brian Wafula guilty of defiling two seven-year-old boys and an eight-year-old one on April 30.

“I have considered and analysed the evidence adduced by the prosecution as well as considered the mitigation by the accused,” said magistrate Gicheha.

Ms Gicheha said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. “The accused is hereby convicted of his offence. He is sentenced to life imprisonment to send a warning to others who intend to harm innocent children,” ruled the magistrate.

According to Ms Gicheha, the accused destroyed the minors' lives. “He called us while we were playing outside. We went to his house because we knew him as he often gave us food from the kiosk and hotel when mum and dad were at work,” said one of the victims.

According to prosecution, a neighbour heard the three discussing the incident. The neighbour confronted them and they told her what had transpired.