Republic v Mwai (Sexual Offence 139 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 308 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 308
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 308 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 August 2023
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TypeSexual OffencePostureTrialCoramALOYCE PETER NDEGE, SENIOR PRINCIPLE MAGISTRATE
Holding
The court finds that the evidence presented by the state establishes a prima facie case against the accused, warranting him to make his defense.
Facts
The accused, Josaphat Ndiragu Mwai, was charged with Sexual Assault and committing indecent acts with children. The state alleged that on September 11 and 23, 2019, he used his fingers to penetrate the vagina of two 9-year-old children and manipulated their tongues to cause penetration.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the state is sufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- The appropriate legal consequences for the accused based on the findings of guilt.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence presented by the state was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused, thus warranting him to make his defense.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offence Act No 3 of 2006
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