Joseph Murungi v Republic [2018] KEHC 2996 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2996
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2996 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramH P G Waweru
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the Appellant is set free
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement of a 13-year-old girl, M K, on October 4, 2013. The trial was not completed due to the complainant's inability to understand an oath, and the case was taken over by a new magistrate who found the complainant competent to testify.
Issues
- Inconsistencies in the evidence
- Trial fairness
- Inadequate medical evidence
- Unsatisfactory handling of the complainant's testimony
Reasoning
The trial was not fair due to irregularities and material inconsistencies in the testimonies. The conviction is not safe.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence imposed upon the Appellant
- Set the Appellant free forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, No 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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