Basil Okaroni v Republic [2016] KECA 723 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 723
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 723 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramD.K. MARAGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The confession was not admissible as it was not made before a judge or magistrate or a police officer above the rank of inspector. The alibi defense was not properly considered by the trial court.
Facts
The appellant, Basil Okaroni, was accused of defilement of a 14-year-old girl, PM, on June 6, 2009. The appellant denied the charges and claimed he had given the girl money to buy food. The girl's mother reported the incident to the police.
Issues
- Whether the confession made to the village headman was admissible.
- Whether the alibi defense was properly considered by the trial court.
Reasoning
The confession was not admissible due to the lack of a proper witness. The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the case.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
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