Bungoma Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling 10-Year-Old Granddaughter.

The ruling was delivered by Senior Principal Magistrate Raymond Lang’at at the Sirisia Law Courts on January 28, 2026. The convict, identified as Benson Kitui Siyoi, was found guilty following a trial where the prosecution successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

The offense occurred in Cheptais Sub-County, Bungoma, and falls under Kenya's Sexual Offences Act, which prescribes a mandatory life term for defiling a child under 18, particularly in cases involving minors.

The magistrate emphasized that the evidence presented met the required legal standards for conviction, including proof of penetration, the victim's age, and the perpetrator's identification.

This case underscores the severe consequences for sexual crimes against children, especially within family settings where trust is betrayed. Authorities have reiterated calls for the public to promptly report any suspected child abuse to help safeguard vulnerable minors and ensure swift justice.

No further details on mitigating factors, the victim's ongoing support, or appeals were mentioned in the proceedings. The sentence serves as a stark reminder of the zero-tolerance stance toward such grave violations in Kenyan law.