Christopher Waithaka Mwangi v Republic [2019] KEHC 2017 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2017
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2017 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH K CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the appellant is set free unless lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child aged 17 years. The complainant testified that she was persuaded by the appellant to go to his house where she was forced to have sexual intercourse.
Issues
- Veracity of the complainant's testimony
- Identity of the perpetrator
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony insufficient to be trusted due to her age and lack of alarm raised immediately after the incident. The court should have applied for a DNA test.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The appellant is set free unless lawfully held
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