Njuguna v Republic (Criminal Appeal E089 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 12912 (KLR) (29 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12912
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 12912 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for indecent act with a childCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The appellant's appeal is allowed, conviction is quashed, and sentence set aside.
Facts
The appellant, Moses Kahio Njuguna, was charged with indecent act with a child (ENK, aged 9) on June 2, 2019. The prosecution alleged that the appellant penetrated ENK's vagina with his fingers. The appellant was acquitted of sexual assault but found guilty of the alternative charge of indecent act.
Issues
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in convicting the appellant of indecent act with a child
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to the unclear circumstances surrounding the alleged act and the conflicting testimonies.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Conviction of the appellant for indecent act with a child is quashed
- Sentence imposed on the appellant is set aside
Remedies
- The appellant is set at liberty unless lawfully detained
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- JWA vs Republic [2014] eKLR
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