Boaz Kipleting Kemboi v Republic [2013] KEHC 927 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 927
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 927 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramFred A. Ochieng
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence of 30 years is upheld as lawful.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement of a 5-year-old girl, and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Appellant appealed on the grounds of identification and sentence.
Issues
- Identification of the assailant
- Excessiveness of the sentence
Reasoning
The evidence, including the testimony of the child victim, her mother, and the doctor, was found to be consistent and reliable. The age of the victim was not conclusively established, but the sentence was within the legal limits.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Sexual Offences Act
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