Martin Wekesa Halagai v Republic (Criminal Appeal 14 of 2013) [2014] KEHC 3075 (KLR) (5 August 2014) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3075
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3075 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 August 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.R. KARANJA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence against the appellant was watertight and his conviction and sentence were proper and lawful.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a child aged 8-10 years. The complainant identified the appellant as the perpetrator.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was the person responsible for defiling the complainant
- Whether the sentence imposed was proper and lawful
Reasoning
The court re-visited the evidence and found that the complainant's testimony was credible, and the appellant's defense was ineffective.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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