Benard Onyandi v Republic [2018] KEHC 2430 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2430
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2430 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2018
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in criminal caseCoramS.N. RIECHI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is released
Facts
The appellant, Benard Onyandi, was charged with counter trafficking of persons. The victim, A A, a 15-year-old girl, was fraudulently transported from her village to Nairobi for the purpose of working as a house-help. The appellant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by sufficient evidence
- Whether the appellant was coerced into pleading guilty
Reasoning
The facts did not support the charge of trafficking in persons. The prosecution failed to show that the appellant recruited, transported, or exploited the victim. The court found insufficient evidence to sustain the charge.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence of 30 years imprisonment
Remedies
- Release the appellant unless otherwise lawfully detained
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Counter Trafficking in Persons Act, Cap 61 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Mwangi -Vs- Republic [1983] KLR 522
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