Said Charo Mzee v Republic [2015] KEHC 202 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 202
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 202 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 December 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. CHEPKWONY
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is ordered released.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement, and the prosecution called six witnesses, including the complainant, who testified that she went to the appellant's house on 31 April 2012 and had sexual intercourse with him. The prosecution also presented evidence from the complainant's parents, who claimed she had disappeared from home.
Issues
- Whether the charge against the appellant was null and void.
- Whether the prosecution proved the element of penetration required for defilement.
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was consistent and credible.
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the element of penetration required for defilement, and their evidence was riddled with inconsistencies.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Order appellant released
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
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