Omondo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 89 of 2018) [2022] KECA 703 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 703
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 703 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the High Court of Kenya at EldoretCoramP. KIAGE, A. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement contrary to Section 8 (1) of the Sexual Offences Act for an alleged sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl in June 2010. The trial magistrate found the evidence of the clinical officer and the complainant sufficient to convict the appellant.
Issues
- Whether there was penetration as defined by the Act
- Whether the perpetrator was identified
- The defence of the accused
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove penetration and the appellant's identity. The appellant's defence was not credible, and there was no evidence of a business rivalry. The age of the complainant was established by her own statement and other documents.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Nelson Julius Karanja Irungu v Republic [2010] eKLR
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