Edward Otieno Ouko v Republic [2014] KEHC 838 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 838
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 838 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a lower courtCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The conviction for defilement and indecent assault is upheld
Facts
The appellant, aged 18, was charged with defilement and indecent assault on a 6-year-old girl. The victim reported that the appellant chased her into a bush and attempted to defile her at around 2 p.m. She was rescued by her uncles and taken to the hospital.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supports the conviction for defilement and indecent assault
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant without sufficient evidence
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction, including the testimony of the victim and her uncles, and the appellant's denial of the charges.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Sexual Offences Act No. 8 of 2001
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno -VS- Republic [1972] EA 32
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