Moses Mdogo Icheleze v Republic [2020] KEHC 2162 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2162
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2162 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The court finds merit in the appeal and sets the appellant free unless lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The victim, PMB, was 14 years old and pregnant at the time of the incident. The appellant was known to the victim and her father.
Issues
- Credibility of the victim's testimony
- Insufficiency of evidence to prove the appellant's identity and guilt
Reasoning
The court found the victim's testimony credible but insufficient evidence to prove the appellant's identity and guilt. The court suggests a DNA test to resolve doubts.
Outcome
Appeal successful, appellant set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (4)
- OKENO v REPUBLIC (1973) E. A. 32
- Pandya v R (1957) EA 336
- Shantilal M Ruwala v R (1957) EA 570
- Peters v Sunday Post (1958) EA 424
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