Benjamin Lihuru Matwi v Republic [2015] KEHC 1189 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1189
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1189 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant was properly convicted and the sentence was lawful.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 5-year-old girl, A K, and an indecent act. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was wrongly convicted on inadmissible evidence
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution adduced sufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence was within the mandatory limits prescribed by law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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