Williamson Sowa Mbwanga v Republic [2016] KECA 147 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 147
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 147 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, W. OUKO, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant was properly convicted of defilement and there is no basis for interference with the concurrent findings of the two courts below.
Facts
The appellant, Williamson Sowa Mbwanga, was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The prosecution alleged that he had sex with PM, a 17-year-old girl, on three occasions between July and October 2010.
Issues
- whether the trial court failed to comply with section 36(1) of the Sexual Offences Act
- whether the appellant was denied a fair trial
- whether the trial and appellate courts failed to consider the appellant's defence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was properly convicted of defilement. The trial court did not fail to comply with section 36(1) of the Sexual Offences Act, the appellant was not denied a fair trial, and the defence was considered and found to have no merit.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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