Director of Public Prosecutions v Kamande (Criminal Case E031 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 263 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 263
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 December 2023
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKiongo Kagenyo
Holding
The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him.
Facts
The accused was charged with delement and indecent act with a child, but was acquitted.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed delement and indecent act with a child
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of the charges beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the elements of the charges beyond reasonable doubt, particularly regarding the age of the complainant and the recency of the alleged act.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- George Opondo Olunga -v- Republic
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