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DANIEL OTWORI MARIERA & 2 OTHERS v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 2997 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 2997 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2997
Citation
[2008] KEHC 2997 (KLR)
Decided
4 March 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in the Senior Resident Magistrate’s CourtCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding

The appeals are dismissed. The convictions and sentences are confirmed.

Facts

PW1, Ruth Omwenga, was raped by the appellants on 26th February 2005. She identified the appellants and the case was consolidated for trial.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution established the appellants' guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
  2. Whether the sentences were harsh and excessive.

Reasoning

The evidence was well corroborated and the appellants were identified. The sentences are not harsh.

Outcome

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Convictions and sentences confirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
  • Okeno vs Republic (1972) EA 32
  • Peters vs Sunday Post (1958) EA 424
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