TOO v Republic (Criminal Appeal 144 of 2016) [2022] KECA 472 (KLR) (11 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 472
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 472 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramP. O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the life sentence imposed by the trial court is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, TOO, is accused of delement contrary to section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution presented the testimony of four witnesses, including a minor who alleged that TOO delemented her. The trial court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case, and the appellant's alibi was not credible.
Issues
- Credibility of the appellant's alibi
- Applicability of the mandatory life sentence for the victim's age
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case, and the appellant's alibi was not credible. The mandatory life sentence for the victim's age is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
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