GEORGE ODHIAMBO OPUR v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 2022 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2022
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2022 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilement of a childCoramF. N. MUCHEMI
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The complainant moved to the appellant's house after her brother's request. She testified that she was 16 years old and had not resumed school. The clinical officer confirmed her age. The appellant denied sexual intercourse and denied being her husband.
Issues
- lack of sufficient evidence to convict
- appellant's denial of sexual intercourse and marriage with the complainant
Reasoning
The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony, and the appellant's denial was not supported. The appellant was found in the complainant's presence and was not medically examined, but these did not affect the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
Cases cited (1)
- NGENO v. Republic, HC CRA No.59 of 2001
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