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The High Court dismissed an appeal against convictions for dealing in and possessing elephant tusks, holding the prosecution proved the Wildlife Act offences.
The accused was acquitted of housebreaking after the court found a material variance between the charge and the evidence, and insufficient proof of breaking or intent.
The court acquitted John Paul Otieno of breaking into a shop and handling stolen property, finding the prosecution had not proved breaking or linked him to the specific phone beyond reasonable doubt.
Republic v Wafula & another (Criminal Case 1034 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 13289 (KLR) (2 September 2026) (Judgment)
The court acquitted accused 2 and 3 on all counts after finding the prosecution had not proved housebreaking, stealing, or malicious damage beyond reasonable doubt.
Kabayo v Republic [2025] KEHC 10307 (KLR)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a defilement conviction, upheld the 20-year sentence, and ordered credit for time spent in custody.
Obanda v Republic [2025] KEHC 10308 (KLR)
High Court dismissed a defilement appeal, upheld conviction and 15-year sentence, and directed that pre-sentence custody time be counted under section 333(2).
Pelele v Republic [2025] KEHC 9857 (KLR)
The High Court allowed an appeal against a defilement conviction, finding material contradictions in the evidence and insufficient proof of recent penetration.
Koros v Republic [2025] KEHC 9069 (KLR)
High Court allowed a defilement appeal, finding the prosecution failed to prove penetration beyond reasonable doubt and set aside the conviction and sentence.
MOI v Republic [2025] KEHC 8985 (KLR)
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for defilement, holding that penetration was not proved beyond reasonable doubt and the conviction was unsafe.
Ombima v Republic [2025] KEHC 7105 (KLR)
High Court appeal in a defilement conviction. The court upheld conviction and 15-year sentence, but ordered time spent in custody to be counted under section 333(2).
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