Eric M Rugendo v Republic [2014] KEHC 4598 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4598
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4598 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt and the appellant's conviction was safe.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl, while the appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's rights under section 72(3)b of the constitution were violated
- Whether the conviction was based on uncorroborated evidence
- Whether the prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's defence was disregarded without proper reason
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's case was supported by evidence and that the appellant's defence was not properly considered. The court dismissed the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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