Director of Public Prosecutions v Guto (Sexual Offence E003 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 287 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 287
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 287 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 December 2023
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TypeSexual OffencePostureAppeal from original trialCoramKiongo Kagenyo
Holding
The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him.
Facts
The complainant alleged that the accused committed delement and indecent act with her on January 10, 2021. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Positive identification of the accused
- Urgency of the arrest
Reasoning
The court found discrepancies in the timing of the alleged incident and the complainant's statements, and concluded that the prosecution failed to present crucial witnesses.
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 (1)
- George Opondo Olunga v Republic
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