Pharis Kihara Wanyati v Republic [2016] KEHC 568 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 568
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 568 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramE.K.O. OGOLA
Holding
The appeal succeeds, the conviction and sentence are quashed and set aside.
Facts
The appellant, Pharis Kihara Wanyati, was convicted of Sexual Assault and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment. The prosecution alleged that the appellant sexually assaulted a 7-year-old child named NNM on March 17, 2014.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's previous act of administering first aid to the complainant could be construed as an attempt to sexually assault her
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and that doubts abound regarding the appellant's intent.
Outcome
The appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Set appellant free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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