Amos Kinyua Kugi v Republic [2015] KEHC 4267 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4267
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4267 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramG.W.Ngenye – Macharia
Holding
The appeal is successful, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child and indecent act with a child. The complainant identified the appellant as the perpetrator.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant
- Prosecution's evidence
- DNA test
- Proper investigation
Reasoning
The evidence against the appellant falls short of proving the case beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution failed to conduct a DNA test, which would have provided concrete evidence. The investigation was poor, and the police did not properly investigate the case.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Order appellant set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act, Cap 80, Laws of Kenya
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