Peter Kariuki v Republic [2008] KEHC 3955 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3955
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3955 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 April 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Principal Magistrate Mrs. MurageCoramOJWANG, J.
Holding
The appeal is dismissed
Facts
The appellant, Peter Kariuki, was charged with an unnatural offence and indecent assault on a male, both contrary to the Penal Code. The complainant, J N M, reported being sodomised by the appellant on 20th March, 2005.
Issues
- Whether the appellant committed an unnatural offence as charged
- Whether the appellant committed indecent assault as charged
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence did not support the charges and the complainant's testimony was not credible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Cap.63, Laws of Kenya)
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