David Kalela v Republic [2014] KEHC 2045 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2045
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2045 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for rapeCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The conviction is upheld for the main count of rape, but the conviction for sexual assault is quashed. The appellant is sentenced to twelve years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of rape for having sexual intercourse with the complainant on August 24, 2008, without her consent. The complainant was dumb and deaf, and the appellant was known to her as a neighbor.
Issues
- proper identification
- weight of evidence
- consideration of defence
Reasoning
The court found that the complainant did not consent to the act and that the evidence supported the conviction for rape. The conviction for sexual assault was based on improper evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Sexual Offences Act
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