Joel Lekuta v The National Police Service Commission [2016] KEHC 105 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to warrant a conviction
- 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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