Director of Public Prosecution v Mwakunona (Sexual Offence E053 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 282 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 282
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 282 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 December 2023
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TypeSexual OffencePostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKiongo Kagenyo
Holding
The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him
Facts
The accused was accused of delement and indecent act with a child aged 8 years. The complainant testified that the accused sexually abused her in the absence of others.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed delement and indecent act with a child aged 8 years
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of delement beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the elements of delement beyond reasonable doubt and that the accused did not commit the acts as alleged.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- Dismisses the case against the accused
- Acquits the accused
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- George Opondo Olunga -v- Republic [2016] eKLR
- John Mutua Munyoki -v- Republic [2017] eKLR
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