An Imam based in Othaya, Nyeri County, has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences involving minors.
Iddi Ali Koitat admitted before Othaya Principal Magistrate Sandra Ogot to seven counts of committing indecent acts with children aged between five and fourteen years.
The offences were committed at the Othaya Community Muslim Mosque between 2022 and November 2025.
The Cleric also pleaded guilty to one count of abuse of trust contrary to Section 24(4) of the Sexual Offences Act.
During proceedings at the Othaya Law Courts, the prosecution sought more time to present the facts of the case before sentencing.
Magistrate Ogot granted the request and ordered that the accused be remanded at Othaya Police Station until March 10, 2026, when the court will give further directions.
Meanwhile in Nakuru, six officers attached to the Kenya Wildlife Service have been placed on their defence over the disappearance of a fisherman inside Lake Nakuru National Park.
The ourt heard that Odhiambo went missing on January 18th, 2025, within Lake Nakuru National Park under circumstances that prompted investigations and the eventual charging of the officers.
In his brief ruling, Judge Kibellion stated that the evidence on record was sufficient to require the accused persons to answer to the charges. The six officers will now be required to defend themselves.
The matter will proceed to the defence hearing stage on dates to be set by the court.
