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Joel Lekuta v The National Police Service Commission [2016] KEHC 105 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 105 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
105
Citation
[2016] KEHC 105 (KLR)
Decided
13 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding

The appeal is dismissed as there was sufficient evidence to convict the appellant of incest.

Facts

The appellant was charged with incest with his step-daughter, M.N.W., a 7-year-old girl, at a trading center in Trans Nzoia County. The prosecution presented evidence of a torn hymen, fresh injuries, and the child's testimony.

Issues

  1. Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to warrant a conviction
  2. Whether the court considered the appellant's defense and other inconsistencies

Reasoning

The court found the evidence sufficient to convict the appellant, including the testimony of the child and medical evidence. The court also found the appellant's defense and inconsistencies were not substantial.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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