Wilson Tarus Kandie v Republic [2015] KEHC 1202 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1202
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1202 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appellant's conviction is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of rape for allegedly raping T J R on August 2, 2010, in Keiyo district. The prosecution presented evidence of the appellant's identification by the complainant and medical evidence.
Issues
- Trial magistrate's failure to supply prosecution evidence
- Confusion about the charge of defilement vs. rape
Reasoning
The court found no contradictions in the prosecution's evidence and that the appellant was positively identified. The court also found that the appellant's sentence was well within the law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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