Kennedy Babu Kairu v Republic [2020] KECA 460 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 460
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 460 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramR.N. NAMBUYE, ASIKE - MAKHANDIA, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The convictions were unsafe and the appeal is hereby allowed; the conviction quashed and the sentences set aside.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and indecent act, and assault causing actual bodily harm. The case was tried before the Chief Magistrate's Court at Kibera, with testimony from the complainant, JW, and prosecution witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the trial court and the first appellate court carried out their mandates as required in law.
- Whether the case was proved to the required standard.
Reasoning
The Court found material contradictions in the prosecution's case and held that the case was not proved to the required standard.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentences set aside.
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentences set aside
Remedies
- Appellant will be set free forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- M'Riungu vs Republic
- Joseph Maina Mwangi v Republic
- Njuki v Rep
- Samuel Wambua Muthoka versus Republic
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