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A Malindi secondary school principal was on Friday for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl.

Athman Maro of Ganda Secondary School allegedly committed the offence on June 17 in Watamu area.

He was accused of touching a 19-year-old girl indecently without her permission.

He is also accused of sexually assaulting her.

According to police, Maro lured the girl on her way home and spent a night with her in Watamu.

"On that day, the teacher told the girl to remain behind after school and later carried her on his motorcycle to Watamu for the night...he allegedly raped her."

He was not charged as the prosecution sought seven days to complete investigations.