APPOLLOH NDERITU v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 1029 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1029
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 1029 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the prosecution laid the basis for failing to call Dr. Iraya and the court allowed the medical evidence to be presented by another doctor.
Facts
The appellant was accused of defilement against a 51/2 year old child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant put his private parts in the child's anus and the child noticed traces of blood in her stool. The appellant denied the accusation and suggested that the child be taken to the hospital.
Issues
- the decision of the learned trial magistrate on the grounds that there were no independent witnesses
- failure to call the investigating officer
- failure to subject the appellant to medical examination
- failure to call Dr. Iraya
Reasoning
The complainant's testimony was clear and consistent. The prosecution's case was strong, and the appellant's defense was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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