Nathan Khaemba Makokha v Republic [2019] KECA 24 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 24
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 24 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 December 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramGithinji, Okwengu, J. Mohammed, Judge of Appeal, Kimondo
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution proved its case against the appellant beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child under 11 years. The complainant testified that she was defiled by the appellant on July 23, 2010, at his house.
Issues
- whether the charge was proved to the required standard
- whether the medical evidence was properly tendered
- whether the appellant's right to fair trial was infringed
Reasoning
The court upheld the concurrent findings of the lower courts, finding sufficient evidence that the complainant went to the appellant's house and was defiled by him.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (4)
- Chemagong v Republic
- Rueben Karari s/o Karanja v Republic
- Karani vs. R
- Nathan Khaemba Makokha v Republic
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