Mombasa court jails man for life over defilement of three minors in Mikindani

In a statement, the DPP said Jonathan Mutuku, described as being in his 40s, was convicted by Mombasa Resident Magistrate Green Odera on two counts of defilement and additional counts of committing an indecent act with a child and sexual assault.

The offences were committed on September 26, 2023, involving three minors — two aged eight and nine, and a third eight-year-old victim.

The prosecution, led by Principal Prosecution Counsel Purity Musembi, called eight witnesses, including the minors, a clinical officer and the investigating officer. The DPP said medical evidence, including P3 and PRC forms, corroborated the children’s testimony and confirmed injuries consistent with sexual assault.

In his ruling, Magistrate Odera said the victims’ accounts were consistent and credible, and dismissed the accused’s defence as a mere denial. The court found the case proven beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced Mutuku to life imprisonment.

The DPP said the conviction reflects its commitment to pursuing justice for vulnerable victims. Mutuku was granted 14 days to appeal the conviction and sentence.