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Wellington Imbwaga v Republic [2012] KEHC 4377 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 4377 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Identification of the appellant by the victim
  2. 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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