Eric Makau Mutuku v Republic [2016] KEHC 427 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 427
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 427 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 November 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for rape and indecent actCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence for rape are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of rape and an alternative charge of indecent act with an adult, both on May 5, 2011, at Kasinga village, Mungala sub-location in Mutituni Location, Machakos District, Eastern Province. The Appellant pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- conviction based on uncorroborated evidence
- failure to rule out mistaken identity
- failure to award fundamental rights
- failure to prove beyond reasonable doubt
- hearsay evidence
- failure to consider defense
Reasoning
The court found no error in the conviction and sentence, upholding the trial magistrate's decision.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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