Cini v Republic (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2017) [2024] KECA 254 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 254
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 254 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, L. KIMARU
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged the appellant delemented the child on multiple occasions, and the child testified to the incidents.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding a prima facie case against the appellant
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant based on the child's testimony
- Whether the sentence of 20 years was excessive
Reasoning
The child's testimony was found to be truthful and there was no question of mistaken identity. The conviction was based on very solid evidence. The sentence was justified given the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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