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A 60-year-old pastor of Grace Ministries in Shibuyunji, Wycliff Kamando, has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court convicted Kamando after hearing that he repeatedly exploited the minor between January 3 and April 8, 2024.
Magistrate Chrispine Hampungani condemned Kamando for abusing his role as a spiritual leader, stating that the pastor had betrayed the trust of his congregation and “destroyed the child’s future,” while tarnishing the reputation of genuine clergy.
Prosecutors presented four witnesses: the victim’s aunt, the girl herself, a social welfare officer, and the prosecuting officer.
Testimony revealed that the victim regularly sold frozen treats (“freezits”) at Kamando’s makeshift shop and that the pastor lured her into isolated areas on three occasions.
The first incident was in a nearby maize field, Kamando penetrated the victim.
The second time was at his roadside shop, he attempted intercourse; the victim escaped, leaving her undergarment behind while on the third time,again at the shop, he tried to force himself on her; she fled after opening the door, and followed her complaining that he was “hungry and unsatisfied,” according to court records.
All witnesses positively identified Kamando as the perpetrator.
Magistrate Hampungani noted that the carnal knowledge of a minor was “unlawful” and “heinous,” mandating a minimum prison term.
He referred the matter to the High Court for sentencing.
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