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Kazungu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 46 of 2021) [2024] KECA 224 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KECA 224 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
224
Citation
[2024] KECA 224 (KLR)
Decided
8 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond appeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramS. ole KANTAI, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding

The appeal is dismissed as there is no merit in any of the grounds of appeal.

Facts

The appellant, Ali Kazungu, was charged with sexual offenses against a 16-year-old girl, BAO. The prosecution called 5 witnesses, including BAO and her mother, who testified to the sexual encounters. The trial court convicted and sentenced the appellant to 15 years' imprisonment.

Issues

  1. Age of the victim
  2. Burden of proof
  3. Procedure under Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code

Reasoning

The court found no error in the trial court's findings and rulings, including the conviction and sentence. The appellant's grounds of appeal regarding the victim's age, burden of proof, and procedure under Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code were all dismissed.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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