PETER MWAWANA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3105 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3105
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3105 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD.K. MARAGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and the sentence of 10 years imprisonment is set aside. The appellant shall be set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and indecent assault. The prosecution case was riddled with contradictions, and the medical evidence was unsatisfactory.
Issues
- Contradictions in prosecution evidence
- Unsatisfactory medical evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution evidence was contradictory and the medical evidence was unsatisfactory, leading to the quashing of the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Set aside the sentence of 10 years imprisonment
Remedies
- Set the appellant free unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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