G.M.K v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 4521 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4521
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4521 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for attempted incestCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are confirmed. The appellant is found not guilty of incest but guilty of attempted incest.
Facts
The appellant was charged with incest by a male person contrary to Section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 2006. The child testified that the appellant touched her inappropriately, using the phrase 'tabia mbaya' (bad thing or bad manners). The appellant's defense was improbable.
Issues
- Whether the child was a niece of the appellant
- Whether the appellant committed an indecent act with or to the child
Reasoning
The court found the child's testimony credible and corroborated by the medical evidence. The appellant's defense was improbable and did not displace the child's evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code 2006
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