Jared Motaro Ogaro v Republic [2019] KEHC 10498 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10498
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 10498 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside, and the appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defiling a 11-year-old child, DMC, on February 14, 2015. The prosecution alleged the appellant caused his penis to penetrate the child's anus. The appellant claimed inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence.
Issues
- Prosecution's evidence of the date of the incident and the complainant's statements were inconsistent.
- Appellant's claim of innocence and lack of exculpatory evidence.
- Trial court's failure to adequately reconcile contradictions in the prosecution's evidence.
Reasoning
The court found glaring inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, including discrepancies in the date of the incident and the complainant's statements. The court also noted the appellant's lack of exculpatory evidence and the trial court's failure to adequately reconcile contradictions.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Ochieng Aketch Vs. Republic (2015) eKLR
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