B S K v Republic [2017] KEHC 6751 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6751
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6751 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 March 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The court finds the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the case beyond a shadow of doubt and sets the appellant free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with incest for allegedly defiling his 7-year-old daughter. The prosecution presented evidence from 6 witnesses, including a dental age assessment and clinical examinations, while the appellant's wife testified.
Issues
- Whether the minor was defiled
- Who defiled the minor
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond a shadow of doubt
Reasoning
The court notes inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence and the lack of key witnesses, finding that the prosecution did not tie up its evidence sufficiently.
Outcome
Appeal successful, appellant set free
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