PAUL WACHIRA MURIITHI v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 1603 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1603
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 May 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The court finds that the appellant committed sexual assault and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Wichira Muriithi, was charged with sexual assault against KKC, a 10-year-old boy, on May 13, 2007. The appellant denied the charges but admitted meeting the complainant. The prosecution presented evidence of the assault, including the complainant's testimony and medical examination.
Issues
- whether the appellant committed sexual assault as charged
- whether the trial magistrate failed to evaluate the evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was credible and consistent, and that the appellant's denial was not supported by evidence. The court also noted the medical evidence and the complainant's testimony.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Concise Oxford English Dictionary
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