A magistrate’s court in Yala, Siaya County, has issued an arrest warrant for a clinician accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl after he failed to appear in court for plea taking.
The warrant followed an application by the prosecution, which informed the court of the accused’s failure to attend the scheduled proceedings.
The clinician faces a 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 charge sheet, the alleged offences occurred on diverse dates between January 2026 and August 23, 2026, in Gem, Yala Sub-County, Siaya County.
The case is scheduled for mention on November 11, 2026.
