Samson Kigotho Njuguna v Republic [2015] KEHC 2763 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2763
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2763 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.P.G. Waweru
Holding
The Appellant's appeal is allowed, and he is granted bail pending the final hearing of the appeal.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl in December 2012. The trial court found the complainant not truthful and convicted the Appellant based on her testimony.
Issues
- Admissibility of the complainant's testimony
- Misapplication of law by the trial court
- Admissibility of bail application
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's decision was flawed due to its misapprehension of the Appellant's defense and the complainant's testimony, which was deemed untruthful.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, bail granted
Orders
- The Appellant is released on bail in the sum of KShs 50,000/00 and one surety in like sum
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