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60-year-old man charged over marrying teen girl, detained longer

The Isiolo Law Courts, where a 60-year-old man was charged on October 16, 2020 with offences including marrying a minor.

Photo credit: Waweru Wairimu | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Ali Matamolu was arrested a few days after Gender CAS Rachel Shebesh, in a tour of the county, said she was disappointed with security organs for delayed action against him.
  • The suspect was arraigned on Friday and charged with defilement and committing an indecent act between November 27 and December 30, 2019.

A court has allowed police in Isiolo County to continue holding a 60-year-old man who married a teenage girl in Biliqo, Merti Sub-county, to allow investigations into the matter.

Mr Ali Matamolu was arrested a few days after Gender Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Rachel Shebesh, in a tour of the county, said she was disappointed with security organs for delayed action against him.