Two men, Mboga Abubakar Bedera and Chamambo Mangale Ngati, have been sentenced to 20 years in prison each for defiling 13-year-old schoolgirls in separate cases in Kwale County, Kenya. The convictions were made under the Sexual Offences Act, with the court finding both men guilty of defilement. The cases were prosecuted by the state, with Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Collins Orwa and counsel Khamis Mahdi leading the prosecution in the respective cases.
In the first case, 22-year-old Mboga Abubakar Bedera was convicted of defiling a 13-year-old schoolgirl on December 30, 2022, in the Malalani area of Biani Location, Msambweni Sub-County. The court heard that Bedera lured the girl into his house, where he sexually assaulted her after preventing her from leaving. The girl later disclosed the incident to her parents, who reported it to the police, leading to Bedera's arrest.
The prosecution in Bedera's case called four witnesses, whose evidence was found credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The court established the case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to Bedera's conviction. The girl was taken to Msambweni Hospital for medical examination and treatment, with the relevant P3 and PRC forms completed. Bedera was sentenced by Principal Magistrate Rose Ombata.
In the second case, 58-year-old Chamambo Mangale Ngati was sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling a 13-year-old schoolgirl on October 9, 2025, in the Madingo area of Diani Location, Msambweni Sub-County. The court heard that Ngati took the Grade Five pupil into his room and sexually assaulted her while she was on her way to school. The girl's mother raised the alarm, and Ngati was apprehended with the help of another man.
The prosecution in Ngati's case also called four witnesses, whose evidence was found consistent and sufficient to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt. Ngati was sentenced by Resident Magistrate Joy Mutimba, who noted that cases involving the defilement of school-going children were rampant and that a deterrent sentence was necessary to protect children. The girl was taken to Diani Health Centre for examination and treatment.
Both convicts were given 14 days within which to appeal against their convictions and sentences. The cases highlight the efforts of the Kenyan justice system to hold perpetrators of child defilement accountable and to protect vulnerable children. The sentences were handed down in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act, which aims to prevent and punish sexual offences against children.
The convictions and sentencing of Bedera and Ngati demonstrate the commitment of the Kenyan authorities to combat child defilement and to ensure that perpetrators face the consequences of their actions. The cases also underscore the importance of reporting incidents of child defilement and seeking medical attention and support for victims.
Key points
- Two men sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling 13-year-old schoolgirls in Kwale County, Kenya.
- The convictions were made under the Sexual Offences Act, with the court finding both men guilty of defilement.
- The sentences were handed down to deter similar crimes and protect children from defilement.
