I don't think it is true. the writer of the column must have invented the story in order to bring out the important provision in the Njoki Ndung'u Act. That is: if you falsely accuse some one of an offense, you shall be punished in accordance with the punishment provided for what you accused him / her of doing.... in this case 10 year or more for accusing some one of rape
Nothing is real unless it can be named; nothing has value unless it can be sold; money is worthless unless you spend it.