Santa Kazungu Mangi v Republic [2014] KEHC 2677 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2677
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2677 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a child, with the complainant testifying that the appellant penetrated her vagina on December 12, 2009, in Kaloleni, Kilifi County. The prosecution called seven witnesses, and the defense three.
Issues
- Whether the voire dire examination was conducted procedurally
- Whether there was proper age assessment
- Whether the conviction was against the weight of evidence
Reasoning
The court finds no procedural flaw in the voire dire examination, proper age assessment was conducted, and the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming.
Outcome
Appeal Disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Children Act
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) EALR
- Johnson Muiruri v. Republic (1983) KLR
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