Abdi Aden Abdullahi v Republic [2017] KEHC 8320 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 8320
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8320 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 January 2017
- Judge
- GMA Dulu
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
Allow the appeal, quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, but denied both charges. He was convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Age of the victim not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Medical evidence dubious
- Doctor's testimony not brought to court
- No proof of appellant's identity as assailant
- Arrest of appellant was improper
Reasoning
The age of the victim was not proved beyond reasonable doubt, and the prosecution failed to establish the appellant's identity as the assailant. The conviction is quashed.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Set aside the conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno Vs. Republic [1972] EA 32
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