Ezekiel Omwoyo v Republic [2015] KECA 312 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 312
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 312 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KisiiCoramD.K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the High Court properly evaluated the evidence and found that the appellant defiled the complainant.
Facts
The appellant, Ezekiel Omwoyo, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, EvG, testified that the appellant defiled her in the forest on December 4, 2009.
Issues
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction
- Whether the appellant's alibi was properly considered
- Whether the courts below overlooked the crucial witnesses
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and that the appellant's alibi was not properly considered. The courts below properly evaluated the evidence and found that the appellant defiled the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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