Felix Muhanda v Republic [2017] KEHC 3195 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3195
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3195 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are affirmed. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Felix Muhanga, was charged with defilement of a 15-year-old girl, SM, at a posho mill. The prosecution alleged that the appellant forcibly had sexual intercourse with SM, while the appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Proper admission of child witness evidence
- Age of the child witness
- Appellant's rights under Article 50 of the Constitution
- Right to counsel
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the offence of defilement. The child witness's testimony was properly admitted and corroborated. The appellant's rights under Article 50 were not violated, and he had access to counsel.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kibageny arap Kolil v R
- Karisa Chengo and Others v R
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