Sammy Wangombe Waweru v Republic [2009] KEHC 3485 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3485
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3485 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 May 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of 20 years imprisonment for defilement of a girl under 15 yearsCoramM. KOOME
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent assault of a girl named EWK. The prosecution alleged that the appellant had sexual intercourse with EWK on December 10, 2006, at S Village in Nyandarua District. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence
- Reliance on doctor's evidence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and the defense was deemed lacking in credibility.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Njoroge vs. Republic (1987) KLR 19
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