Reuben Cheboiwo v Republic [2018] KEHC 4635 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4635
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 August 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The court finds that the appellant's appeal against conviction has merit and the conviction is quashed. The appellant is released from custody.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and an alternative charge of indecent act with an adult. The prosecution alleged that the appellant raped the complainant on April 16, 2015, while the appellant claimed the complainant had initiated the sexual encounter.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the medical evidence supported the prosecution's claims of rape.
Reasoning
The court found inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and the medical evidence did not support the prosecution's claims of rape.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant released
Orders
- Quash conviction for rape
- Set aside sentence of imprisonment for 15 years
- Direct appellant be released from custody
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