Joseph Mwangi v Republic [2017] KEHC 4091 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4091
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4091 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in Chief Magistrate's Court KitaleCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is found guilty of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that the appellant defiled her on three occasions between February 22, 2015, and February 25, 2012.
Issues
- Whether the evidence proves the age of the victim and the act of defilement
- Whether the appellant was the perpetrator of the act
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The appellant's unsworn statement was not subjected to cross-examination.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno Vs- Republic (1972) EA . 32
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