FREDRICK KATANA HARIMBA vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 150 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 150
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 150 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilement of a 7-year-old girlCoramJ. KHAMINWA, Commissioner of Assize
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence imposed by the trial magistrate is upheld.
Facts
The appellant was found lying on top of a 7-year-old girl in a vehicle at 10:00 PM. The girl's mother found him and called the police. The girl was examined and found to have been defiled.
Issues
- credibility of the appellant's defense
- sentence imposed
Reasoning
The court finds the appellant's defense not credible and dismisses the appeal. The sentence is deemed proper.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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