Andrew Nyagwono Moribori v Republic [2021] KEHC 826 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 826
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 826 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 December 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramR. NYAKUNDI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed. The appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 17-year-old girl. The prosecution presented evidence from the complainant and her uncle, and a clinical officer's report. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Age assessment of the complainant
- Consistency of the complainant's testimony with medical evidence
Reasoning
The age assessment of the complainant was 17 years, but the medical evidence and the complainant's testimony were inconsistent. The court found the inconsistency fatal to the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant free
Remedies
- Set appellant free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Omuroni - Uganda CR Appeal No. 2 of 2008
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