Daniel Maina Wambugu v Republic [2018] KEHC 5656 (KLR)

Facts

The appellant Daniel Wambugu was charged with defilement and an indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant had sexual intercourse with the victim, V N K, at his house. The victim testified that the appellant penetrated her, but he denied the allegations.

Issues

1. Whether the prosecution proved the elements of defilement beyond reasonable doubt
2. Whether the trial court erred in failing to make an adverse inference due to the prosecution's failure to subject the appellant to medical examination

Reasoning

The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the prosecution failed to prove penetration beyond reasonable doubt. The court also noted that the trial court erred in failing to make an adverse inference due to the prosecution's failure to subject the appellant to medical examination.

Outcome

The conviction and sentence were set aside.

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