When the matter came up for plea, Alick Sinyenga pleaded not guilty to the charge after it was read before him by Principal Resident Magistrate Chongo Musonda.
Facts before court are that, Sinyenga an elder of a named Church, of House Number 930 in Buchi Township did have unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor on their way from overnight prayers.
Sinyenga has since been granted K 10,000 bail with two working sureties and will re-appear in Court on 20th August, 2018 for commencement of trial.