Meshack Wanyonyi v Republic [2018] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1745
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. Appellant is ordered to be released and set free.
Facts
Meshack Wanyonyi was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, a 10-year-old girl, testified that Wanyonyi defiled her in a maize plantation on June 19, 2012.
Issues
- Denial of services of counsel
- Language used in the proceedings
- Doubtful medical report
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not properly identified by the complainant due to the circumstances and the reliability of the identification was not tested by the trial court.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quashed conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Order to be released
Remedies
- Release and set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (3)
- Collins Akoyo Okemba & 2 Others vs Republic [2014] eKLR
- Anjononi and Others vs The Republic [1980] KLR
- Maitanyi –vs- Republic (1986) KLR 198
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