DAO v Republic [2020] KECA 348 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 348
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 348 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A.K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant, DAO, was charged with incest against a 10-year-old girl, BW, who testified that he had sexually abused her from 2009 onwards. The prosecution presented evidence from the victim and a community health worker.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved penetration
- Whether the age of the complainant was established
- Whether the appellant's right to a fair trial was violated
- Whether the sentence was appropriate
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the necessary ingredients of the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's right to a fair trial was not violated, and the sentence was appropriate given the nature of the offence and the appellant's lack of remorse.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Children Act
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