Nicholas Kavesi Nzue v Republic [2021] KEHC 9240 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9240
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9240 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the trial courtCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and convicted of an 'attempt' to commit defilement with a 14-year-old girl. The prosecution's evidence included the testimony of the complainant and two other witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of the prosecution proved an offence of attempted defilement by the appellant
- Whether the prosecution proved the age of the complainant to be below 18 years
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the complainant was below 18 years of age, a necessary ingredient for the offence of defilement.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
- Order the appellant to be set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Penal Code (Cap. 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
- Michael Mugo Musyoka –vs- republic (2015)
- Okeno –Vs- Republic [1972] E.A 32
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