By Kamau Maichuhie
Kiambu, Kenya: The fate of a nominated member in the Kiambu County Assembly hangs in the balance after he was charged with rape and indecent assault at a Thika court.
Jackson Njuguna was on Friday arraigned before Thika Resident Magistrate Stella Telewa where he denied the charges.
The 35-year-old former Ruiru town Councillor denied committing the offence on November 24 at Kangaita Estate in Ruiru municipality.
The accused was also charged with indecently assaulting the complainant by touching her genitals.
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Njuguna looked composed during the court proceeding.
Defence lawyer Gathii Irungu successfully applied to avail copies of all statements and documentary evidence, as well as the charge.
Irungu also applied for a reasonable bond or cash bail, saying his client would not fail to honour court summons since he was a politician known to both the police and complainant.
The accused was released on a bond of Sh200,000, with surety of a similar amount or a cash bail of Sh100,000.
The case was adjourned until January 20, next year, when the hearing is expected to commence.
