BY ROMINAH FAKA

A man, 38, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape before the Magistrate court.

The accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the under-aged complainant, is accused of raping the 16-year-old girl.

After the defendant’s not-guilty plea yesterday, defence asked court for a 14-day adjournment to decide on the form of preliminary inquiry.

Court adjourned the case for March 28.

Allegations said the incident occurred on October 22, 2024 along a footpath at Titinge road.

Prosecution alleged the girl was on her way to her uncle house to collect water between 3pm and 4pm.

The defendant allegedly met her on the road and had sexual intercourse with her, without her consent, and in the process used a scissors to cut up the girl’s clothes.

The matter was later reported and the defendant was arrested and charged with rape.

Georgina Oroi is prosecuting the case with Voice Law firm representing the defendant.

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