This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
On November 17, 2019, a 23-year-old man from Mukungugu village in Chuka, Tharaka-Nithi County made headlines after being sentenced to one-year imprisonment for an unnatural sexual act.
According to reports, the man, Nicholas Karani Mbuba, was caught by villagers in the act of having sexual intercourse with a neighbour's sheep on a Sunday.
Mr. Mbuba, who appeared before Senior Magistrate Mwanamkuu Sudi, admitted to the court that he was caught in the act and sought forgiveness.
It was revealed in court that the owner of the sheep, Mr. Mutegi Mugo, found the animal missing from the other flock and upon searching, he found the accused sweating on it in a nearby tea farm.
A piece of a used condom was also recovered at the scene after the accused fled, leaving the innocent sheep tied on a tea plant.
What's more disturbing is that the court heard that this was not the first time Mr. Mbuba had committed such an act. He confessed to having had carnal knowledge of animals including goats, cows, and even chickens belonging to his neighbours.
Mr. Joseph Mutembei, a villager, told the media outside the court that when the accused was cornered, he said that he started having sexual intercourse with domestic animals five years ago and that he has no desire for women.
“This was not the first time for the accused to be found doing terrible acts with animals,” said Mr. Mutembei.
Meanwhile, villagers have condemned the act and blamed it on drug abuse, urging young people to refrain from bhang, which they said is commonly smoked in the region.
