MNN v Republic [2021] KEHC 9150 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9150
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9150 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with arson at Kwale High School, and the prosecution alleged that he set fire to the Zambezi dormitory.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence to support the conviction
- Admissibility of the appellant's confession
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and his confession was inadmissible due to lack of a representative present.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Penal Code
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