Francis Makokha Masindano v Republic [2007] KECA 225 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 225
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 225 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of KenyaCoramS. E. O. BOSIRE, E. M. GITHINJI, J. W. ONYANGO OTIENO
Holding
We affirm the conviction and sentence of the trial and first appellate courts.
Facts
Christine Wanjala Simiyu (PW2) was a 17-year-old pupil who became pregnant after having sexual intercourse with her mathematics teacher, Jacktone Wanyonyi. She informed Wanyonyi about the pregnancy and was advised to wait for communication from him. Wanyonyi allegedly sent her a note and arranged for her to meet him at a petrol station. During the meeting, Wanyonyi allegedly forced a wire into PW2's vagina to terminate the pregnancy.
Issues
- Whether PW2's identification of the appellant was correct
- Whether the sentence of 7 years imprisonment was appropriate
Reasoning
PW2 positively identified the appellant, and the trial court had the opportunity to rule on the question of credibility of witnesses. The sentence of 7 years imprisonment was not excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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