Joshua Onyango Sewe v Republic [2018] KEHC 1347 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1347
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1347 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in defilement caseCoramR. E. ABURILI – J.
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The victim, aged 15, testified that she was defiled by the appellant, Joshua Onyango Sewe, in her room at around 1 AM on July 13, 2015. The appellant was carrying a knife and threatened her. The victim did not scream and was not physically examined immediately.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the trial court erred in relying on non-corroborative evidence
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt through the victim's testimony and the evidence linking the appellant to the crime.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Arthur Mshila Manga Vs. R [2010] eKLR
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