ANDREW SIMIYU v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2581 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2581
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2581 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction and the appellant's defense of bad blood was not substantiated.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 11-year-old girl, and the prosecution's evidence included the testimony of the complainant and corroborating witnesses.
Issues
- Sufficiency of evidence for conviction
- Corroboration of the complainant's testimony
- Appellant's defense of bad blood
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction, including the testimony of the complainant and corroborating witnesses. The appellant's defense of bad blood was not proven.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Evidence Act
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