Nairobi, March 21 -- A man who was convicted and jailed for 15 years for allegedly defiling a minor has walked free because of mistakes made by the investigating officer and the prosecution in the case.

Dominic Maina Nyambura, who was jailed for 15 years in January 2020, walked free on appeal after the High Court faulted the investigating officer - Isaiah Jillo - for failing to produce key documents such as the P3 form and baptism card to prove the offence and the age of the victim.

Judge Nixon Sifuna discharged Maina, saying that although the P3 form confirmed that the offence had been committed, the investigating officer did not have the knowledge or qualification to comment on the contents of medical findings such as the clinical not...