ELKANA KILUGHA MACDONALD v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 560 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 560
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 560 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramL. Njagi
Holding
The appeal against conviction on the count of indecent assault is allowed, the conviction quashed, and the sentence set aside. The appeal against conviction on the charge of attempted rape is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. The first complainant testified that the appellant touched her breast and pressed it by force. The second complainant testified that the appellant inserted his hand into her private parts.
Issues
- Conviction on indecent assault count
- Conviction on attempted rape count
- Sentence on attempted rape count
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's defense was not considered, and the appellant did not report the incident to the law enforcement agencies. The evidence did not corroborate the appellant's defense.
Outcome
Appeal successful to the limited extent stated
Orders
- Conviction on indecent assault count quashed
- Sentence on indecent assault count set aside
- Conviction on attempted rape count upheld
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