Tanui v Republic (Criminal Appeal 144 of 2004) [2006] KEHC 3487 (KLR) (22 February 2006) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3487
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3487 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The court held that the evidence of the complainant, even though she was a child of tender years, did not require corroboration as the court was satisfied that she was telling the truth. The prosecution proved its case on the charge of deflement beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The complainant, a child of tender years, was lured by another person and taken to the appellant. She was defled and abandoned in the forest. She later identified the appellant and was examined at the hospital, revealing evidence of deflement.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of a child of tender years required corroboration to be relied on to arrive at a conviction.
- Whether the evidence supported the conviction and sentence.
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the prosecution's case was supported. The appellant's appeal on conviction and sentence was dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Orders
- The conviction and sentence by the trial magistrate are confirmed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act (cap 80) section 124
- Penal Code (cap 63) sections 144(1), 145(1)
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