MO v Republic [2021] KEHC 13647 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13647
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, MO, was convicted for defilement of a 11-year-old girl, PA, on various dates between April 25 and April 28, 2019.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for defilement
- Fair trial
- Sufficient evidence
- Weight of the defence
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove that the appellant's penis penetrated the complainant's genitalia, and the evidence was insufficient to establish the age of the complainant.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno vs. Republic [1972] EA 32
- Fappyton Mutuku Ngui vs. Republic [2012] eKLR
- Ndungu Kimanyi vs. Republic [1979] KLR 283
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