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Samuel Ing’ati v Republic [2016] KEHC 2216 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2216 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2216
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramE. Ogola
Holding

The appeal is dismissed. The Appellant shall serve the entire term of his imprisonment.

Facts

The Appellant was charged with Defilement and Indecent Act with a child. The victim, a 11-year-old boy, identified the Appellant during the trial.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
  2. Whether the Appellant was properly identified

Reasoning

The court found that the prosecution's evidence was corroborated and the victim's identification was reliable. The court dismissed the appeal as it lacked merit.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Appellant shall serve the entire term of his imprisonment
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