Ndambuki v Republic (Criminal Appeal 51 of 2020) [2023] KECA 722 (KLR) (9 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 722
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, A.K. MURGOR
Holding
The conviction is safe and the appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Japhet Masila Ndambuki, was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and an alternative count of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- whether the prosecution's case met the threshold to warrant a conviction
- whether crucial witnesses were called
- whether the courts below properly evaluated the evidence
- whether the appellant's alibi defence was disregarded
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence established that the appellant delemented the complainant, and the evidence of the girl who peeped or the women was not necessary to prove the prosecution's case. The appellant's alibi was considered but did not dislodge the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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