Fredrick Kariuki Njeru v Republic [2016] KECA 677 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 677
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 677 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramP. N. Waki, P. O. Kiage, S. Kantai
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the grounds of appeal are without merit.
Facts
The appellant, Fredrick Kariuki Njeru, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for incest with a 10-year-old girl, C.N.K. He was found guilty of causing his penis to penetrate the vagina of C.N.K. on June 11, 2011.
Issues
- Mob did not take appellant to police immediately after arrest
- Vital witnesses were not called to testify
- Complainant's age was not proven in court
- Appellant was not medically examined
- Complainant did not voluntarily adduce her evidence
- Appellant's defense was not considered
- Appellant's fundamental rights were violated
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the grounds of appeal are without merit. The court noted that the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming and that the appellant's defense was considered and rejected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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