ANTHONY IRUNGU MUTOKA V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2805 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2805
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2805 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement on two counts, with the minor reporting two different men, one known as 'Kiambu' and the other as 'Irungu'. The appellant was not identified as 'Kiambu' or 'Irungu' in the trial.
Issues
- Confusion in the identity of the defiler
- Lack of evidence linking the appellant to 'Kiambu' or 'Irungu'
Reasoning
The minor's testimony was inconsistent, and the prosecution's evidence was not clear. The appellant is given the benefit of the doubt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
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