Isaack Mohammed Bonga v Republic [2016] KECA 504 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 504
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 504 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond appeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramD. K. MARAGA, D. K. MUSINGA, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 8-year-old girl. The complainant testified that the appellant attempted to seduce her, but she ran away. The appellant was caught by a neighbor and fled. The complainant was taken to the hospital where she was treated and a P.3 form was issued.
Issues
- Whether the trial court conducted a valid voire dire examination of the child complainant
- The admissibility and probative value of the evidence presented by the prosecution
Reasoning
The trial court failed to conduct a proper voire dire examination of the child complainant, and the evidence of the prosecution was found to be contradictory and lacking in probative value.
Outcome
Conviction quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence to life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
Cases cited (1)
- SAMUEL WAHINI NGUGI v REPUBLIC [2012]eKLR
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