Leonard Wanjala Masibo v Republic [2017] KEHC 7363 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7363
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7363 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramALI-ARONI JUDGE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction for rape is upheld, and the sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Leonard Wanjala Masibo, was accused of raping PW1, a neighbor, and breaking into her house. The appellant denied the charges, claiming he was taken to a police station and tied up. PW1 testified that the appellant raped her for over an hour and threatened her.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supported the conviction for rape
- Whether the sentence was appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The appellant's alibi was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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