Samson Kizee v Republic [2017] KEHC 4458 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4458
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4458 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramW. KORIR, K. W. KIARIE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The Appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The complainant testified that she met the Appellant while buying tomatoes and they had sex at his place. She later went to stay with a lady called Beka for two weeks before her uncle took her home. The Appellant was arrested and taken to the hospital where he was examined and a P3 form was filled.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution needs to establish the need for corroboration before conviction in criminal cases.
- Whether the demeanour of the complainant was sufficient to make the court conclude that she was telling the truth.
Reasoning
The Court found contradictions in the evidence, including the complainant's testimony and the medical evidence. The Court concluded that the complainant's testimony was contradictory and not sufficient to convict the Appellant.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set Appellant at liberty
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