Mk v Republic [2016] KEHC 4705 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4705
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4705 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2016
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The conviction is upheld as the evidence supports the Appellant's conviction for incest and indecent act with a child. The Appellant's age was determined to be around ten years old at the time of the offenses.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with incest and indecent act with a child. The victim, G.W.K., was the Appellant's daughter and was 9 years old at the time of the alleged offenses. The Appellant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- The credibility of the victim's testimony
- The Appellant's age at the time of the offenses
- The Appellant's defense and the prosecution's evidence
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction, including the victim's testimony and the doctor's findings. The minor discrepancy in the victim's age was deemed inconsequential.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Medical documents
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