KILYUNGU NZYOKI v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 5134 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5134
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5134 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramASIKE - MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement of a 8-year-old girl. The prosecution presented evidence from six witnesses, including the complainant, who testified that the appellant had attempted to have sex with her. The appellant denied the charge and did not call any witnesses.
Issues
- the sentence imposed was illegal
- case was not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- crucial witnesses were not called
- his defence was not given due consideration
- the court acted on hearsay evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant of attempted defilement. The sentence imposed was legal and within the law. The appellant's claims of non-compliance with section 389 of the Penal Code were misplaced.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
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