Clamuel Mwenesi Ngaiya v Republic [2019] KECA 606 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 606
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 606 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramP. N. Waki, R. N. Nambuye, D. K. Musinga
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there is no merit in it.
Facts
The appellant, Clamuel Mwenesi Ngaiya, was convicted for defilement of a 12-year-old girl, HS, at Kangemi, Nairobi. The appellant and HS were neighbors, and on June 11, 2011, HS was playing with other children when the appellant called her to his house.
Issues
- The validity of the trial court's finding on the victim's age
- The sufficiency of the appellant's defense
- The propriety of the record of appeal
Reasoning
The court found no error in the trial court's acceptance of the father's evidence on the victim's age. The appellant's defense was considered and evaluated as evidence, but it did not dislodge the prosecution evidence. The appeal is dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act (SOA)
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Omuroni vs Uganda, Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 2000
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