P.M.E vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 425 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 425
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 425 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2003
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA.G. A. Etyang
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The complainant, aged 10 at the time of the incident, testified that the appellant, her stepfather, sexually assaulted her in his house. The appellant denied the allegations but admitted to being questioned by his cohabiting wife and her sister.
Issues
- Whether the conviction for defilement was supported by corroboration
- Whether the sentence of ten years imprisonment with hard labour and six strokes of the cane was appropriate
Reasoning
The complainant's testimony was found to be credible, and the evidence corroborated her account. The appellant's denial was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mombasa Cr. Appeal No.227 of 2002 JOHN MWACHIDADI MUKUNGU VS. REPUBLIC
- Evidence Act, Section 77(1)
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