95-year-old who raped 10-year-old set free

A 95-year-old who the court found guilty of defiling a 10-year-old has been set free based on good conduct.

Mr Rasto Otuya on Monday walked out of the Kakamega Prison into the arms of his family after seven years of prison, for a crime he still insists he did not commit.

“I thank God for granting me back my freedom. Since I got out of prison, I have slept like a baby knowing the nightmare of prison is over. I have never slept like these for the last seven years, you can’t be in prison and have peace of mind,” he said.

His brother, James Okello was delighted on getting news of his release. “I am happy he’s back home. I could not visit or help him despite having been a prison officer since my legs are paralysed. God fought for him and I am happy he is back home,” Okello said.

At the Kakamega Prison, Otuya was described as diligent inmate who was even made the leader of the inmates.

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The officer-in-charge of Kakamega Prison Henry Ochieng said Otuya was a trustee while in prison before being set free.“While in custody, he was disciplined and worked under minimal supervision. During his sentence service, he demonstrated good conduct and change of character. He was the leader of other prisoners and was among the trusted inmates,” Ochieng said.

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Mr Otuya who hails from Mundika, Khwisero was sentenced for life at the age of 87 after being found guilty of defiling a 10-year-old girl in 2012; a crime he maintains he never committed.

He appealed his conviction at the High Court and the sentence was reduced to 10 years.

He insists that the charges were imposed on him due to a grudge with the complainant’s family.

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