Daniel Wafula v Republic [2017] KEHC 8061 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8061
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8061 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the evidence indicates the complainant was defiled by the appellant.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that she was 17 years old and the appellant defiled her on July 5, 2014.
Issues
- Whether the complainant's age was correctly established
- Whether the appellant was clearly identified as the perpetrator
- Whether there was actual defilement or penetration
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's age to be 18 years old, and her testimony was credible. There was evidence of penetration, and the appellant's alibi was not credible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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