Catherine Syokau sentenced to 15 years in prison over defilement case, says she is innocent

Court documents from a Kenyan court seen by this publication indicate that Catherine Syokau was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of rape and infecting a minor with syphilis.

Information from court proceedings shows that the minor told the court he was threatened and forced, and did not report the incident at first.

According to testimony presented in court, the minor later started having health problems linked to syphilis, which prompted him to speak up and name Catherine as the perpetrator.

Data from court records confirms that some people questioned whether the minor was sure about the identity of the perpetrator, however the court relied on his testimony to make the decision.

As reported by sources who followed the case, Catherine has maintained her innocence and claims it was a case of mistaken identity, arguing there was not enough evidence against her.

Officials from the court registry indicated that she is currently serving her sentence in Langata Women’s Prison, Nairobi.

Sources close to the family who spoke to this publication revealed that her imprisonment has affected her family, as she has six children, with reports that some have faced serious challenges during that time.

The case has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some questioning the evidence while others support the court’s decision.

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