Abdalraham Katende

Abdalraham Katende, aged 30, was sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment on 8 July 2026 at Snaresbrook Crown Court. He had been convicted on 11 May 2026 of several offences, including the rape of a child, sexual activity with a child, causing a child to watch a sexual act, and failing to provide access to devices under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

The offences occurred in October 2023 while Katende was employed as a support worker at a children’s care home in Greater London. He abused his position of trust to target vulnerable residents, including a 15-year-old victim whom he raped and a 14-year-old victim to whom he showed explicit material.

During the subsequent police investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Katende refused to provide access to his mobile device. Detectives secured a court-approved order under Section 49 of RIPA, but Katende continued to refuse to comply. This failure to provide access resulted in a separate conviction, demonstrating his attempts to obstruct the investigation. The victims provided statements detailing the significant impact of his actions, and the prosecution highlighted his exploitation of his role as a carer.