Man Attempts to Rape his Grandmother

In Kenya, a middle-aged man was arraigned before a local court on Tuesday, charged with attempting to rape his grandmother a fortnight ago.

Michael Karanja Wairimu appeared before Kiambu senior Principal magistrate Stella Atambo charged that on October 10, 2019, he intentionally and unlawfully attempted to sexually assault the complainant contrary to the Sexual Offences Act of 2006.

He faced and alternative count of indecent assault to the effect that on the same day and place, he touched the private parts of the complainant.

He pleaded not guilty to the two counts and his case will be heard on January 3, 2020. He was released on a Sh100, 000 bond with a surety of similar amount pending the hearing.

Senior state counsel Donnex Ongira said he had lined up five witnesses to buttress the case.