D M N v Republic (Criminal Appeal 8 of 2014) [2016] KEHC 5762 (KLR) (26 January 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5762
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5762 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramJ.M BWONWONGA
Holding
The appellant is convicted on alternative charge of an indecent act with an adult contrary to Section 11 (A) of the Sexual Offence Act (Act No. 3 of 2006). The appellant is sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, D M N, was convicted of rape by the Resident Magistrate at Embu. The complainant, P.W.1, testified that she was raped by her uncle, D M N, at his house.
Issues
- The prosecution witnesses gave contradictory and uncorroborated evidence.
- The trial court erred in law and fact by failing to find that the complainant visited the appellant's house as a relative and that no rape was committed.
- The trial court erred in law and fact by relying on the evidence of a single witness and that the offence was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
- The trial court failed to consider that vital witnesses were not called to testify in court and that P.W.1's evidence was framed up against him.
- The trial court relied on hearsay evidence in convicting him.
- The appellant's sworn evidence was wrongly rejected which he says is in violation of section 169 of the Evidence Act (Cap 80) Laws of Kenya.
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant. The appellant's claims of contradictions and lack of evidence were not supported.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction affirmed.
Orders
- The appellant is sentenced to five years imprisonment.
- The appellant is discharged and set free unless he is otherwise held on other lawful warrants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offence Act (Act No. 3 of 2006)
- Evidence Act (Cap 80) Laws of Kenya
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