Rashid Ali Mohamed v Republic [2021] KEHC 8809 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8809
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8809 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for gang rapeCoramALI ARONI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was found guilty of gang rape in Wajir Magistrate’s Court. The prosecution case was based on the testimony of the complainant and the evidence of the Government Chemist.
Issues
- The prosecution case was not proved to the required standard.
- The trial court shifted the burden of proof.
- The trial court took into account irrelevant, and extraneous considerations.
- The court did not give an explanation why the defence evidence was disregarded.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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