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Noah Lokol Ibrahim v Republic [2016] KEHC 2062 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2062 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2062
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2062 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of defilementCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding

The conviction is upheld and sentence confirmed.

Facts

The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. The appellant appealed on grounds of unreliable evidence, lack of corroboration, and improper investigation.

Issues

  1. Reliability of evidence
  2. Corroboration of charges
  3. Proper investigation

Reasoning

The court found no merit in the appeal, upholding the conviction and sentence. The court noted that the age of the complainant was established, the appellant was identified, and the ingredients of the offence were proven.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
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