FRANCIS MUKHOYA v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 3396 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3396
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3396 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of Principal Magistrate Mrs. NziokaCoramOjwang, J.
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the judgment of the Principal Magistrate.
Facts
The appellant, Francis Mukhoya, faced a main charge of committing an unnatural offence and an alternative charge of indecent assault on a boy. The complainant, JC, testified that the appellant called him into his house, removed his clothes, and performed sexual acts on him.
Issues
- Whether the appellant committed an unnatural offence as charged
- Whether the appellant committed indecent assault as charged
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the evidence was sufficient to support the findings of the Principal Magistrate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Cap. 63, Laws of Kenya)
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