Wellington Imbwaga v Republic [2012] KEHC 4377 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4377
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4377 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU, S. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are confirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and burglary, and was convicted and sentenced by the trial magistrate. The victim identified the appellant during the crime.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant by the victim
- Excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court finds the victim's identification credible and the evidence of the appellant's defence insufficient to overturn the conviction. The sentence is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction and sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- (1953) 20 EACA 166
- Roria vs. Rep (1967) EA 583
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