MAIN PERPETRATOR ALEX OCHOGA IN BABY SAGINI’S CASE SENTENCED FOR 40 YEARS
Written by Whitney Akunga on July 25, 2023
On Monday 24th, Kisii Law Courts handed sentences to the three accused who were found guilty of conspiring to cause harm by gouging out the eyes of the three-year-old boy, Baby Sagini late last year.
The main offender Alex Ochoga, 27, will serve 40 years in prison for gouging out the baby’s eyes. The minor’s aunt who was the second accused; Pacifica Nyakerario, 51, and the third accused Rael Nyakerario, 80, who is a grandmother to the victim will serve 10 and five years respectively.
While sentencing the three, Kisii Resident Magistrate Christine Ongweno said the second and third accused were aiders in the offence.
“This was a life-changing event, not only for the family but also for the community. This is not a fact that can be wished away. He will never see because of the actions of the three,” she said.
The magistrate said such an incident has not been heard of.
“There are aggravating circumstances arising from this matter, the minor is not only blind, but he is missing both his eyes,” she added.
The magistrate said the sentencing will allow for rehabilitation, act as a deterrence to such actions and protect the community and family from offenders.
“This will not only help Baby Sagini but also any other child being brought up under such circumstances. There is a need for deterrence,” said the magistrate
During the case, it was alleged that between December 13, 2022, and December 14, 2022, at Ikuruma Location, Marani Sub County, the three accused jointly unlawfully did grievous harm to Baby Sagini by gouging out his eyes.