Gathungu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 102 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 6989 (KLR) (Crim) (29 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6989
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 6989 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKW KIARIE
Holding
The conviction on both counts is quashed, and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant, Wilson Mwangi Gathungu, was convicted of delement of a girl and grievous harm against a child named B.W.K. on February 16-17, 2022, in Olkalou, Nyandarua County.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence on both counts unsafe
- Trial magistrate's errors in law and fact
- Insufficiency of evidence corroborating the complainant's testimony
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to support the convictions due to contradictions and lack of corroboration, particularly regarding the complainant's testimony.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
- Children’s Act
- Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act
Cases cited (1)
- Bukenya vs Uganda [1972] EA 549 (Lutta Ag. Vice President)
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