WILLIAM OUKO v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 4619 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4619
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4619 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original criminal caseCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The court finds that the appellant defiled the minor and dismisses the appeal and confirms the conviction and sentence.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent assault. The complainant, a 4-year-old girl, testified that the appellant, known as 'Kuka', had 'tabia mbaya' (bad manners) to her, pointing to her crotch. The appellant was known to the complainant and had been in the plot on the day of the incident.
Issues
- Whether the complainant's evidence was corroborated
- Whether the medical evidence connected the appellant with the offence
- Whether the appellant's defence was considered
- Whether the sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The court accepts the complainant's unsworn evidence as corroborated by other material evidence. The appellant's defence is rejected as unfounded. The court finds no reason to interfere with the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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