Stephen Gitau Njoki v Republic [2018] KECA 874 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 874
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 874 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, D. K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, FCIArb
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt, and the appellant did not raise issues related to the violation of his right to a fair hearing in the lower courts.
Facts
The appellant, Stephen Gitau Njoki, was charged with defilement and an alternative charge of indecent act against a three-year-old girl named J.W. during May 2011 in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County.
Issues
- Prosecution's evidence not proving beyond reasonable doubt that there was penetration
- Violation of Section 150 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Contradictory evidence regarding the child's age
- Right to a fair hearing violated
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the charge of defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's challenges regarding the violation of his right to a fair hearing were not raised in the lower courts and were not considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- OKENO v REPUBLIC [1972] EA 32
- Njoroge Vs Republic [1987] KLR 19
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