This archive report was first published on 9 June 2020.
A 17-year-old boy, born in July 2003, has been accused of defiling a 15-year-old girl in a Nairobi estate.
The alleged incident occurred on June 7, 2020, in contravention of the Sexual Offences Act.
When the accused was arraigned before the Makadara Law Courts on Monday, police constable Abraham Ogaro sought orders to detain the suspect for five days pending investigations.
However, the minor opposed the request, and the court allowed Ogaro to detain the suspect for three days instead, with a directive to present him before court on Friday.
The court heard that the minor's mother has made similar allegations against another man, and the case is still under investigation by police.
The accused has denied the allegations, claiming he was framed.
Published on June 9, 2020.
