Director of Public Prosecutions v Ziro (Sexual Offence E001 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 286 (KLR) (1 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 286
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2023
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TypeSexual OffencePostureAppeal from original trialCoramKiongo Kagenyo
Holding
The court dismisses the charges and acquits the accused
Facts
The accused was charged with gang rape and indecent act with an adult. The complainant testified that she was raped by the accused and two other men, but the medical practitioner did not observe subsequent penetration.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of the complainant is credible
- Whether the accused was properly identified as the perpetrator
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's evidence untrustworthy due to inconsistencies and selective disclosure of facts. The court also noted the lack of proper identification procedures.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- Dismisses the case against the accused
- Orders the accused to be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Joseph Ndungu Kimanyi v Republic
- Gabriel Kamau Njoroge –vs- Republic
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