Director of Public Prosecutions v Guni (Sexual Offence E072 of 2021) [2022] KEMC 37 (KLR) (17 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 37
- Citation
- [2022] KEMC 37 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2022
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TypeSexual OffencePostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramAsike Makhandia
Holding
The court dismisses the charges of attempted rape and indecent act with an adult against the accused.
Facts
The accused attempted to rape the complainant on November 2, 2021, at Jeza “A” village, Golini location, Matuga Subcounty in Kwale County.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supported the charges of attempted rape and indecent act with an adult.
- Whether the prosecution met the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Reasoning
The court found grave inconsistencies in the evidence and could not establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Dismissal of charges and acquittal of the accused
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Joan Chebichii Sawe -v- Republic
- Abraham Otieno vs Republic
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