Moses Rionoluk v Republic [2017] KEHC 2578 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2578
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2578 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in criminal caseCoramS. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant had sexual relations with the complainant on September 17-20, 2016, and that the complainant was 16 years old.
Issues
- Establishment of the complainant's age
- Establishment of penetration
- Consent of the complainant
Reasoning
The court found that the complainant's age could not be established beyond reasonable doubt, and there was doubt about the evidence of penetration. The benefit of doubt is accorded to the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, appellant set free
Orders
- The appellant is set free
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