Derick Olando Odhiambo v Republic [2020] KEHC 8162 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8162
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8162 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramE.C. MWITA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction quashed, and sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with sexual assault and indecent act with a child, and convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. The appellant appealed, arguing the trial court erred in law and fact.
Issues
- Failure to comply with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Prosecution's evidence was not corroborated
- Appellant's evidence not considered
- Identification of the perpetrator not proved
- Beyond reasonable doubt test not upheld
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court violated section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code by not complying with mandatory statutory provisions, which violated the appellant's right to a fair trial.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Abdi Adan Mohamed v Republic
- Ndegwa v Republic
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