Joseph Koech Yego v Republic [1993] KEHC 136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 136
- Citation
- [1993] KEHC 136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 1993
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Joseph Koech Yego, was charged with indecent assault and personating a public officer. He was alleged to have visited the house of the complainant J C C, falsely representing himself as a police officer, and subsequently had sexual intercourse with her.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence for indecent assault were supported by corroboration
- Whether the conviction and sentence for personating a public officer were supported by corroboration
Reasoning
The court found the appellant properly convicted of both charges, with the sentences not being harsh or excessive. The court dismissed the appeal due to the conviction being supported by the complainant's vivid testimony.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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