DANIEL MWURA V REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 1744 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1744
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 August 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld, but the sentence of 15 years is set aside and replaced with Life Imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Daniel Mwaura, was charged with defilement and an alternative count of committing an Indecent Act with a child. The complainant, E.W.T., a 11-year-old girl, testified that the appellant defiled her on various dates between November 1, 2008, and March 7, 2009.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence
- Failure to call essential witnesses
- Unconsidered defence
Reasoning
The evidence, especially that of the complainant, was consistent and corroborated. The appellant's defence was considered and rejected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with correction of sentence
Orders
- Sentence of 15 years set aside
- Substitution of Life Imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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