The Yala Magistrate’s Court has extended a warrant of arrest against a clinician in Siaya County who is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl, after he failed to appear in court to take plea.
The accused was expected before Magistrate Otieno for plea taking but did not show up. The prosecution responded by applying for a warrant of arrest, citing his failure to attend court.
The court granted the request last week and extended the warrant today, keeping in place the order for his arrest and arraignment.
He 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.
In the alternative, he has been charged with committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the same Act.
According to the charge sheet, the offences were allegedly committed on diverse dates between January 2026 and August 23, 2026, in Gem Yala Sub-County, Siaya County.
The complainant is a girl aged 14 years. Her identity has been withheld to protect her privacy.
The warrant means police are now expected to trace and arrest the clinician and present him before the court to answer to the charges.
Until he is arrested or voluntarily surrenders, the case cannot proceed to plea taking.
Cases involving the sexual abuse of minors are treated with particular seriousness under Kenyan law, and courts have consistently moved to ensure that accused persons do not evade justice by skipping court dates.
The matter will be mentioned on November 25, 2026, when the court is expected to be updated on whether the accused has been arrested or has presented himself.
