Sammy Odhiambo Odindo v Republic [2014] KEHC 8808 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8808
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8808 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
Affirming the conviction and sentence, the court finds the appellant guilty of defilement and upholds the life imprisonment sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Sammy Odhiambo Odindo, was convicted of defilement against a 10-year-old boy, TAO, on August 24, 2012. The prosecution presented seven witnesses, including the victim and his mother, who testified to the incident. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- conviction based on evidence of a young child's testimony
- sentence imposed for a child under 11 years old
Reasoning
The court affirmed the conviction, noting that the evidence, including the child's testimony and medical reports, was sufficient. The age of the victim was established through birth and dedication certificates, and the sentence was within the legal limits.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Evidence Act
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