Karagure v Republic (Criminal Appeal E181 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 563 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 563
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in Meru Chief Magistrate's Court Criminal SO No. E016 of 2021CoramTW CHERERE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to the prosecution's failure to prove the age of the complainant beyond reasonable doubt and the failure to call witnesses who could have corroborated the complainant's evidence.
Facts
Morris Muriuki Karagure was charged with delement against BKM, a child aged 9 years, on June 2, 2021. The prosecution called six witnesses, including the complainant and her aunt, who testified about the incident.
Issues
- Proving the age of the complainant beyond reasonable doubt
- Corroborating the complainant's evidence in sexual offenses
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the complainant's age beyond reasonable doubt and that the prosecution did not call witnesses who could have corroborated the complainant's evidence.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- The Appellant shall be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act Cap 80 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- C.W.K v Republic [2015] eKLR
- Kaingu Kasomo vs. Republic Criminal Appeal No. 504 of 2010
- Bukenya & Others v Uganda [1972] EALR 549
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