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October 2, 2026
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Lumakanda OCS Denied Bail Over Alleged Defilement of 14-Year-Old

Lumakanda OCS Denied Bail Over Alleged Defilement of 14-Year-Old

Kwendo appeared before the Kakamega Law Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges...

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The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Lumakanda Police Station, Wycliffe Kwendo, has been denied bail by a court in Kakamega due to concerns he might interfere with witnesses in a defilement case involving a 14-year-old child.

  • Kwendo faces charges including defilement, committing an indecent act with a child, and abuse of a position of authority.
  • The prosecution argued that Kwendo's position as a police officer and the location of the complainant and witnesses within his command created a significant risk of witness interference.
  • The court also considered allegations that Kwendo threatened witnesses with a firearm during his arrest.

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