NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – A Kilifi court has sentenced a father and his son to one year in prison each for assaulting a woman they falsely accused of making the son’s genitals “disappear” through witchcraft.

📻 Breaking It Down

Kilifi Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike convicted Benson Ngala Daniel, 49, and his 19-year-old son, Ruphus Chai Ngala, after they pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code.

The court heard that the incident occurred on July 5 in Mdangarani village, Kauma Sub-county, Kilifi County.

According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Ruphus was walking home from his farm when he met Asha Samini. After exchanging greetings, the woman asked whether he was okay.

📌 What You Need to Know

Moments later, Ruphus claimed he felt a cold sensation throughout his body and alleged that the woman, who was dressed in a robe, had caused his genitals to disappear through witchcraft.

He immediately called his father, who rushed to the scene. The two allegedly seized the woman and assaulted her while accusing her of witchcraft.

Their actions attracted a crowd, with some members of the public joining the assault before others intervened and rescued the victim.

The woman and the two suspects were taken to Jaribuni Police Post.

Police later escorted Ruphus to Jaribuni Dispensary, where a medical examination confirmed that his genitals were intact and functioning normally, disproving his claims.

Meanwhile, Asha was referred to Kilifi County Hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries during the assault. She was issued with a P3 medical report the following day.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya