K K M v Republic [2017] KEHC 549 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 549
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 549 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramSAID CHITEMBWE, WILDON KORIR
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside. The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 16-year-old girl, R C , between March and April 2011. The prosecution's evidence included the complainant's testimony and the P3 form indicating penetration. The appellant contested the age of the complainant and the prosecution's evidence.
Issues
- Proper proof of the complainant's age
- Prosecution's evidence beyond reasonable doubt
- Appellant's defense considered
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's age was not properly proved beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's defense was not considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence set aside
- Appellant set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Children Act
Cases cited (1)
- ALFAYO GOMBE OKELO -V- REPUBLIC [2010]eKLR
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