BENARD YEGON v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2176 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2176
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramR. LAGAT-KORIR
Holding
The conviction and sentence are affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Benard Yegon, was charged with defilement of a minor, M.C., aged 12, at a circumcision ceremony. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- corroboration of the complainant's testimony
- identification of the appellant
- alibi of the appellant
- sentence
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony and the medical report to be corroborated. The appellant's alibi was not raised during the trial and was thus not considered. The sentence is confirmed as lawful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
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