A.M.G v Republic [2013] KECA 154 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 154
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 154 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramE. M. Githinji, Asike-Makhandia, F. Sichahe
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there is overwhelming evidence that the appellant defiled the complainant.
Facts
The appellant, a pastor, defiled the complainant, a 13-year-old girl, at a lodging house. The complainant initially reported the incident to a police officer, but later disclosed the identity of the perpetrator to her nephew.
Issues
- Whether the appellant defiled the complainant
- Whether the appellant's defense was credible
Reasoning
The courts below found that the complainant's initial lie was not significant given the circumstances and that the evidence corroborated the complainant's account.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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