KAZUNGU CHENGO NGOMBO v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 3914 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3914
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3914 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for Defilement of a girlCoramC.W.MEOLI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are confirmed
Facts
The complainant SK, a 14-year-old girl, reported being sexually assaulted by the appellant on January 25, 2008. The appellant denied the charges and claimed he was married to SK's estranged sister.
Issues
- Identity of the assailant
- Defence of the appellant
Reasoning
The trial magistrate's decision was upheld as the complainant's testimony was credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The appellant's defence was dismissed as there was no evidence linking him to the assault.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- OKENO VS R (1972) EA 32
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