DAVID MUTISYA KIVALA V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 179 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 179
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 179 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original trialCoramStella N. Mutuku
Holding
The court confirms the conviction and sentence, finding ample and credible evidence to prove the appellant committed the offence. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, David Mutisya Kivala, was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The victim, E.W.P., was a 11-year-old girl who reported that the appellant, her neighbor, had sexually assaulted her on December 10, 2008.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to acknowledge the appellant did not commit the offence of defilement and indecent act with child.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to appreciate the appellant’s defence.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact when he considered the P3 form evidence.
- Whether the sentence meted on the appellant was harsh and excessive.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to take into consideration of the appellant’s defence.
- Whether the trial magistrate misdirected himself and erred in law and fact when he failed to make a finding that the prosecution evidence was contradictory and could not have sustained the charge against the appellant.
Reasoning
The court finds the prosecution case credible and the appellant’s defence lacking. The trial magistrate’s failure to address section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code is deemed non-fatal to the prosecution case. The appellant’s conviction and sentence are upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to continue serving the sentence imposed by the trial court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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