BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost )-The Blantyre Central Magistrate Court on Wednesday, November 19,2025 adjourned to Friday the case in which videographer and social media personality VJ Ken, real name Kenneth Makina, is answering charges of child abduction and engaging in a relationship with a minor.

Makina appeared before the court for the first time this morning following his arrest by Ndirande Police.

He is accused of unlawfully keeping a 15-year-old girl at his home.

The talented videograher pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His lawyer, Humphreys Makhalika, applied for bail, arguing that the accused was prepared to comply with all bail conditions the court might impose.

However, the court denied the application.

Senior Resident Magistrate Mercy Bonongwe ruled that bail could not be granted at this stage, citing concerns over possible interference with witnesses, who reside in the same community as the accused.

She added that the right to bail is not absolute, especially in matters involving serious allegations.

Makina is being charged with child abduction contrary to Section 264 of the Penal Code and engaging in a relationship with a minor contrary to Section 138.

The Maravi Post