Meshack Musee Khaemba v Republic [2005] KEHC 1868 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1868
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1868 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is ordered to serve a 10-year sentence with hard labour.
Facts
On August 5, 2002, Meshack Musee Khaemba allegedly raped JK at a circumcision ceremony in Bukujangabo village, Webuye, Bungoma District. The appellant denied the charges and claimed alibi.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence imposed was excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence imposed was not excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to serve a 10-year sentence with hard labour
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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