Rushinga man rapes and impregnates 2 daughters  

bindura magistrate court

A 40-year-old Rushinga man appeared at the Bindura magistrate court yesterday facing charges of raping and impregnating his two daughters.

He will now spend two decades behind bars.

Bindura Regional Magistrate Elisha Singano jailed Richard Garwe of Chokuwamba village, Rushinga after conviction for raping his 17-year-old stepdaughter.

Prosecutor Patience Chair told the court that in September last year, the juvenile was left in the custody of Garwe who called her to his room where he had undressed leaving only the undergarment.

After noticing her stepfather’s nudity, the adolescent tried to leave the room but was caught and overpowered by Garwe who raped her once. He threatened her with death if she told anyone of the incident.
 
The matter came to light in October 2023 when the girl confided in her sister who reported the matter to their biological father leading to a police report being made at Rushinga police station. The adolescent was referred to Chimhanda Hospital for medical examinations which revealed evidence of penetration and pregnancy.
 
Garwe has another pending case for allegedly raping his 16-year-old biological daughter from 2021 until she fell pregnant in 2023. The matter will be back in court on 8 February.