Edwin Onyango Ogutu v Republic [2015] KEHC 8410 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8410
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8410 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are affirmed and the appeal dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Edwin Onyango Ogutu, was charged with rape for an incident on December 15, 2012, where he allegedly caused his penis to penetrate the vagina of the complainant, FAO, without her consent. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Identity of the appellant
- Consent of the complainant
Reasoning
The prosecution witnesses' testimony was consistent and corroborated by other evidence, including the complainant's sister's testimony. The appellant's denial was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
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