Joseph Muriuki Muya v Republic [2019] KEHC 3333 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3333
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3333 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramE. N. MAINA, C. W. MEOLI
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to the violation of the appellant's right to a fair trial. The case is remitted for retrial with all evidence provided to the appellant.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement for causing his penis to penetrate the vagina of a 10-year-old girl in Gatanga District, Murang’a County on 9th September 2014. The prosecution called the complainant and five other witnesses.
Issues
- violation of constitutional rights
- trial conducted in violation of criminal procedure code
- reliance on incredible evidence
- evidence fell below required standard
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not provided with witness statements despite several requests, violating his right to a fair trial. The trial was thus unfair, and the evidence used to convict was fatally wanting.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, remitted for retrial
Orders
- Remitted for retrial with all evidence provided to the appellant
Remedies
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence of imprisonment for twenty years
- Remitted for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Simon Githaka Malombe v Republic
- Simon Ndichu Kahoro v Republic
- Opicho v Republic
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