Elvin Kimemia Njau v Republic [2014] KEHC 2805 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2805
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2805 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Elvin Kimemia Njau, was charged with rape and theft. The complainant, J W K, alleged that the appellant raped her on July 19, 2010, and stole her phone.
Issues
- Consent of the complainant during the alleged rape
- Timeliness of the police report
- Challenge to the sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence supported the conviction, and the appellant's defense was not credible. The sentence was within the legal limits.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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