Titus Nzivo Maweli v Republic [2013] KEHC 700 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 700
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 700 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld as the evidence was sufficient and the appellant's defense was not supported by evidence.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 16-year-old girl, J M K, on March 21, 2010. The appellant contested the age of the complainant and claimed she was 20 years old.
Issues
- No voire dire examination was conducted before receiving the evidence of the Complainant.
- There was contradiction in the prosecution evidence.
- The case was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's age to be 16 years, as testified by her mother and confirmed by a birth certificate. The appellant's claim of the complainant being 20 years old was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal Disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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