Safari Charo Koyo v Republic [2013] KEHC 255 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 255
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 255 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2013
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramSamwel C. W. Meoli
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The accused is properly convicted and the sentence is lawful.
Facts
P.K. was 13 years old and a student at a primary school. She was defiled by the accused in a secluded area.
Issues
- Quality of evidence regarding the complainant's age
- Conviction and sentence for defilement
- Conviction and sentence for induced indecent act
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's age to be 13 years old, supported by the P3 form and the parents' and victim's statements. The evidence of the accused's whereabouts on the day of the incident was not sufficient to exonerate him.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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