Former Laikipia Member of Parliament, Mathew Lempurkel has been charged for assault and sentenced to a one-year Jail term without the option of a fine by the Milimani courts.
The former legistlator was accused of assaulting fellow legistlator Sarah Korere in an incident that occurred at the offices of the late Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery five years ago.
While passing the judgement, Milimani Principal Magistrate Hellen Onkwani said the sentence will serve as an example to violent men who trample on women’s rights with impunity.
