Kasarani man accused of sexually abusing four-year-old girl released on Sh1m bond

A four-year-old girl is yet to testify against a man from the Kasarani area who has been charged with defilement and, in the alternative, committing an indecent act with a child.

According to court documents, P.K. is accused of unlawfully and intentionally defiling the minor on July 25 at Kamutaini in Kasarani Sub-county, Nairobi County. In the alternative count, he is charged with intentionally touching the vagina of A.P.N., a child.

On the day of the alleged incident, the child was playing outside while her mother was plaiting clients’ hair at a nearby salon. The accused is said to have taken advantage of the situation.

He allegedly bought sweets for the girl and directed her to follow him to his shop. No one else was present.

Once inside, the man locked the door with a padlock, undressed the child and gave her pieces of fries.

He then allegedly covered her mouth with his hand and defiled her. The girl tried to protest because she was uncomfortable. After the act, he is said to have cautioned her against telling her mother or anyone else. The accused later took the child back to where her mother was working and gave the woman money to buy chips for the minor and her sibling.

That evening, as bedtime approached, the mother noticed that the minor was not okay when she was helping her wear diapers. When she asked what had happened, the child disclosed the alleged abuse.

P.K. has denied the charges. He was released on a bond of Sh1 million or a cash bail of Sh500,000. The case is scheduled for mention on September 3.