Peter Nthusi Musyoka v Republic [2018] KECA 873 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 873
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 873 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and final appealCoramP. N. Waki, P. O. Kiage, A. K. Murgor
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence supports the conviction and there is no reasonable doubt.
Facts
On November 16, 2012, a seven-year-old girl was sent to buy tomatoes and met the appellant, who defiled her. A neighbor witnessed the incident and reported it to the police.
Issues
- Compliance with section 169(1) of the CPC
- Re-evaluation of evidence by the first appellate court
- Proof beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the evidence consistent and credible, and the appellant's denial was rejected. The appeal grounds were not supported.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno vs Republic (1972) EA 32
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