Kenneth Korir v Republic [2020] KEHC 5958 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5958
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5958 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Kenneth Korir, was convicted of entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony, contrary to section 305(1) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Prosecution failed to prove the appellant intended to commit a felony.
- Magistrate's finding that the complainant was mentally ill and a minor without evidence.
- Appellant's defense of exercising paternal visitation rights was not considered.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not prove the appellant intended to commit a felony, and the magistrate's findings regarding the complainant's mental state and age were not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence.
- Order the appellant be set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
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