R W G v Republic [2015] KEHC 1872 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1872
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1872 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramMutende, Mwilu, Onyango, See Makhandia, Warsame
Holding
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the act of incest and the complainant's testimony was credible.
Facts
The appellant, R W G, was charged with incest against his daughter, M W, who testified that he had sex with her multiple times, leading to stomach pain and other health issues.
Issues
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain the conviction
- Whether the defence of the appellant was considered
Reasoning
The court determined that the evidence of the complainant's testimony, corroborated by other witnesses, established the act of incest and penetration.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence were upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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