Jared Otieno Orwa v Republic [2020] KEHC 5062 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5062
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5062 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMumbua T. Matheka
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with indecent act with a child and defilement, but denied the charges. The trial court found him guilty of the alternative charge of indecent act.
Issues
- Trial court's finding of guilt on the alternative charge of indecent act
- Prosecution's evidence and credibility
- Appellant's alibi and lack of corroboration
- Investigation of the case
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence unreliable due to inconsistencies, lack of credible evidence, and the appellant's alibi. The case was not properly investigated.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Muriuki v Republic (1993) KLR 821
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