The High Court in Kabarnet, Baringo County, on Friday sentenced a Chief to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty of defiling a minor.

Kasaka sub-location Administrator Thomas Chesang, 47, was accused of intentionally and unlawfully defiling the 14-year-old girl on diverse dates between February and August 2021.

He was charged with a second count of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11 ( 1) of the Sexual Act Number 3 of 2006.

Senior Resident Magistrate Caroline Ateya convicted Chesang of a felony saying he had a higher moral responsibility but failed when he defiled and impregnated the Class Seven pupil.

The court heard that the administrator used the minor’s parents and brother to force her to procure an abortion before taking her into hiding in West Pokot, thereby denying her the right to go to school.

While making the ruling, Magistrate Ateya jailed the Chief saying the sentence will act as a deterrent to others.

The magistrate further noted that the underage girl is vulnerable and, following the heinous act, was affected mentally.