Sammy Olaro Ekirapa v Republic [2014] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 29
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.N. Nambuye, F. Azangalala, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as without merit.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, aged 13, alleged that the appellant sexually assaulted her in broad daylight.
Issues
- failure to find that the appellant should have been medically examined
- failure to consider the appellant's defense of being framed
- acceptance of a single witness's evidence without corroboration
Reasoning
The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony, and the appellant's defense of being framed was not considered. The sentence was lawful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- M'Riungu -Vs- Republic [1983] KLR 455
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