BKW v Republic [2020] KEHC 2032 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2032
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR. MWONGO
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside, and the matter is remitted back to the trial court for retrial.
Facts
The appellant was charged with incest and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. The trial court convicted him of incest and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law by holding that the prosecution had discharged its legal burden and proved their case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial court misapprehended the facts of the case, applied wrong legal principles, and drew erroneous conclusions to the prejudice of the appellant.
Reasoning
The evidence was deemed insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and there were inconsistencies in the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Remitted back to the trial court for retrial
- File placed before the Chief Magistrate for allocation within 14 days
Remedies
- Remand for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
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