CHARLES KIOKO KIMULI v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1797 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1797
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1797 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramASIKE MAKHANDIA
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the appellant is released from prison custody.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and indecent act with an adult aged 75 years. The complainant identified the appellant and the appellant's mobile phone was found at the scene.
Issues
- Whether the ingredients of rape were proved
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish the offence
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the complainant was raped. The medical evidence did not confirm sexual assault.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant released
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
Remedies
- Appellant released from prison custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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