Kamaru Gitimu v Republic [2016] KEHC 7714 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7714
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7714 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for attempted defilementCoramA. MSHILA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Kamaru Gitimu, was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. He was convicted and sentenced by the Resident Magistrate's Court at Nakuru. The appellant appealed, alleging contradictions in the prosecution's evidence and that the prosecution did not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the key ingredients of the offence
- Whether the evidence of the prosecution witnesses was contradictory
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the key ingredients of the offence and that the evidence of the prosecution witnesses was contradictory. The court also noted material inconsistencies in the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quashed conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs R (1972) EA 32
- Francis Mutuku Nzangi vs R (2013) eKLR
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