Mohamed Siku v Republic [2015] KEHC 1433 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1433
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1433 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and indecent act against a 54-year-old woman named R.O.A. on December 31, 2012. The prosecution alleged that the appellant penetrated the complainant's vagina without her consent and committed an indecent act by rubbing his penis against her vagina.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution's case was not investigated
- Whether the arresting officer was not summoned in court
- Whether the medical examination in court failed to support the complainant's allegations
- Whether the Government Chemist failed to produce the report of DNA test
- Whether the appellant was not identified at the scene of crime
- Whether there was no evidence of identification parade
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to call key witnesses, leaving a big gap in the prosecution case. The evidence did not establish the commission of the offence of rape.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence imposed by the trial court
- Order the appellant be set at liberty
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