The Yala Magistrate’s Court has extended a warrant of arrest against a clinician in Siaya County accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl after he failed to appear in court for plea taking.
The warrant was extended on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after the accused failed to appear before Magistrate Hon. R. Otieno to answer to the charges facing him.
The court had initially issued the warrant last week following an application by the prosecution, which informed the court of the accused’s failure to attend the scheduled plea-taking session.
The clinician faces 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.
Alternatively, he is charged with committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the same Act.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offence occurred on diverse dates between January 2026 and August 23, 2026, in Gem Yala Sub-County, Siaya County, involving a 14-year-old girl.
The matter is scheduled for mention on November 25, 2026, as the court awaits the accused’s appearance.
