Japheth Mwambire Mbitha v Republic [2019] KECA 813 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 813
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 813 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction for defilementCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M. K. KOOME
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction for defilement is affirmed.
Facts
On November 18, 2012, a 12-year-old girl, FO, was defiled by her neighbor, Japheth Mwambire Mbitha. FO's sister, PW3, alerted the police, who apprehended Mbitha.
Issues
- Whether the conviction for defilement is supported by the evidence
- Whether the appellant's unsworn statement of defense was admissible
Reasoning
The evidence, including the testimony of the minor witnesses and the medical report, was consistent and corroborated. The appellant's defense was rejected as unsupported.
Outcome
Affirmation of conviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Karani vs. R [2010] 1 KLR 73
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