Mukuna v Republic (Criminal Appeal E017 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 918 (KLR) (31 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 918
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 918 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and sentence delivered by Hon A.K. MokorosCoramKoome, Lenaola, RE ABURILI
Holding
The evidence presented at the trial court was insufficient to support the charges against the appellant.
Facts
The complainant testified that she was 14 years old and that the appellant, S, sexually delemented her on multiple occasions between November 18 and 20, 2021. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented at the trial court was sufficient to support the charges against the appellant.
- Whether the trial court erred in its evaluation and analysis of the evidence.
Reasoning
The Court found that the evidence was insufficient to support the charges, as the complainant's testimony was not corroborated by other evidence.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
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