Nicholas Kurgat v Republic [2017] KEHC 4294 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4294
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4294 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD.O. Ogembo
Holding
The appeal has merit, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set free
Facts
The appellant, Nicholas Kurgat, was accused of defiling a minor girl, N J, in March-April 2014. The prosecution's case was based on the testimony of the minor complainant, N J, and other hearsay evidence.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the act of defilement beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant as the perpetrator of the act of defilement
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was not corroborated and the minor witness was not found to be truthful. The court found it unsafe to convict the appellant based on the evidence given by the prosecution.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Quash the conviction of the appellant
- Set aside the sentence of the Hon. Learned Senior Resident Magistrate (Hon. G. Adhiambo)
Remedies
- The appellant to be released forthwith unless lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act, Cap 80
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