Yara Yeringole v Republic [2018] KECA 550 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 550
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 550 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramE. M. GITHINJI, HANNAH OKWENGU, J. MOHAMMED, J.R. Karanja
Holding
The age of the complainant was established through evidence, and the appellant's alibi was rejected.
Facts
The appellant, Yara Yeringole, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement of a 9-year-old girl named SC. The appellant was accused of causing his penis to penetrate the vagina of SC on May 29, 2010.
Issues
- Age of the complainant
- Definiteness of the charge sheet
- Appellant's alibi
Reasoning
The court found the age of the complainant to be 9 years old based on testimonies and medical reports. The appellant's alibi was not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (5)
- Hamisi Mbela & Another v Republic
- M'Riungu v Republic
- Stephen Nguli Mulili v Republic
- KAINGU ELIAS KASOMO v R
- TUMAINI MAASAI MWANYA v R
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