Johana Lwebe Muyoga v Republic [2017] KEHC 4880 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4880
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4880 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramW. KORIR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, Johana Lwebe Muyoga alias Kajiwe, was convicted of defilement of a 11-year-old girl, N.M., on October 22, 2013, at Mtwapa Township in Kilifi County.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence for conviction
- Failure to call witnesses
- Corroboration of victim's testimony
Reasoning
The court finds no reason to doubt the complainant's testimony and the evidence corroborates her account. The Appellant's claims of insufficient evidence and failure to call witnesses are not supported.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Evidence Act
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