Kibugi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 41 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1713 (KLR) (28 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1713
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1713 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and last appealCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, A.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant is found guilty of delement and sentenced to life imprisonment. The court finds the evidence sufficient to prove penetration and the appellant's identity.
Facts
The appellant, Kibugi, was charged with delement (sexual assault) and indecent act with a child. The victim, JWB, a 7-year-old girl, testified that the appellant sexually assaulted her in a maize plantation.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by evidence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's age was correctly established
- Whether the appellant's defence was credible
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove penetration and the appellant's identity. The child's age was established through her testimony, her mother's testimony, and the birth certificate. The appellant's defence was not credible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Kaingu Elias Kasomo -vs- Republic
- Republic -vs- Mwangi; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 others (Amicus Curiae) (Petition E018 of 2023)
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