Regina Muthengi v Republic [2017] KEHC 53 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 53
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 53 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of 10 years imprisonment for sexual assaultCoramASENATH ONGERI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside, and the Appellant is set free unless lawfully held.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of sexual assault against a five-year-old girl at the Academy in Likoni area. The prosecution evidence included the complainant's testimony and a doctor's report. The Appellant claimed she was not present and the primary toilets were far from the Nursery section.
Issues
- contradictions in prosecution evidence
- unsworn testimony of the complainant
- lack of corroboration
- conviction based on unsworn evidence
Reasoning
The court found contradictions in the prosecution evidence and the unsworn testimony of the complainant, leading to the conclusion that the prosecution's case was not proven beyond a shadow of doubt.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Set aside conviction and sentence
- Order the Appellant to be set free unless lawfully held
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