SKG v Republic (Criminal Appeal 36 of 2019) [2022] KECA 151 (KLR) (18 February 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 151
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 151 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW. KARANJA, ASIKE- MAKHANDIA, A.MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The conviction is upheld as the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement of a child and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed these offences on 26th March 2014, while the appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty based on the testimony of the minor victim and her mother.
Reasoning
The court found the testimony of the minor victim and her mother consistent and credible, and the evidence corroborated by medical findings.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (4)
- Anjononi & Others v Republic (1976-80) 1 KLR 1566
- Nelson Julius Karanja Irungu v Republic [2010] eKLR
- David Kahura Wangari v Republic [2016] eKLR
- Amos Kinyua Kugi v Republic [2015] eKLR
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