Edwin Ondity Odada v Republic [2021] KEHC 4948 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4948
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4948 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKiarie Waweru Kiarie
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 11-year-old girl, IAK, on various dates between September 26 and 30, 2016. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the conviction was based on sufficient evidence
- Whether the sentence was excessive and unlawful
- Whether the confession was admissible
Reasoning
The confession was inadmissible as the investigating officer was not below the rank of Chief Inspector of Police. The prosecution's case was not fully supported by evidence, particularly the testimony of the complainant's aunt and the lack of DNA evidence.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno vs. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Fappyton Mutuku Ngui vs. Republic (2012) eKLR
- Bukenya vs. Uganda (1972) EA 549
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