Aden Mohamed Abdi v Republic [2020] KEHC 4104 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4104
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4104 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramS. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The conviction is set aside as the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged the appellant touched the complainant's vagina, breast, or buttocks, but the complainant initially denied it and later changed her story.
Issues
- Prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonable doubt
- Trial court erred in relying on victim's demeanor and
Reasoning
The court found inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and the absence of corroborating evidence. The medical evidence was inconclusive, and the appellant's defense was not adequately considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Appellant set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
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