Masika v Republic (Criminal Appeal 176 of 2020) [2026] KECA 174 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 174
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 174 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court at BusiaCoramGV ODUNGA, Hancox, Kiarie Waweru Kiarie, Kubasu
Holding
We nd no merit in this appeal and hereby dismiss it.
Facts
The appellant, Habbert Etyeri Masika, was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution alleged that on 8th January 2018, the appellant intentionally and unlawfully caused his penis to penetrate the vagina of FMB, a child aged 4 years. The appellant denied the charge.
Issues
- Discrepancies in evidence
- Failure to call witnesses
- Appellant's defence
Reasoning
The discrepancies in the evidence were not material to the conviction and the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish the charge beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's defence was a mere denial of the charge and the sequence of events of his arrest.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- John Nyaga Njuki & Others v Republic Nakuru Criminal Appeal No. 160 of 2000 [2002] eKLR
- Philip Nzaka Watu v Republic [2016] eKLR
- Keter v Republic [2007] 1 EA 135
- Isaac Njogu Gichiri v Republic [2010] eKLR
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