The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has presented a third prosecution witness in the defilement case against the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Lumakanda Police Station, who is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County.
The third witness, a relative of the complainant, testified before the court on Thursday, November 5, 2026, recounting events surrounding the alleged offence, which reportedly occurred on September 26, 2026.
Prosecution Counsel Natasha Chala led the witness in giving an account of the circumstances surrounding the incident as the prosecution continued building its case against the accused.
The latest testimony follows earlier proceedings in which the minor complainant testified in camera to protect her identity.
A witness from the Lugari Sub-County Civil Registrar’s Office also appeared before the court.
The accused is facing a principal charge of defilement contrary to Section 8(1), as read with Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.He also faces alternative charges of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) and abuse of a position of authority contrary to Section 24(2) of the same Act.
The case was heard by Hon. James Ongondo, who scheduled the next hearing for November 12, 2026, when the prosecution is expected to continue presenting its witnesses.
The accused remains subject to the court process, with the allegations yet to be determined.
