Joseph Mwangi Kariuki v Republic [2018] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1686
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramL. W. GITARI
Holding
The court finds the prosecution's case proved beyond reasonable doubt and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant Joseph Mwangi was convicted of defilement of a 8-year-old girl, EN, at a quarry. The prosecution called five witnesses, including a Senior Clinical Officer who examined the complainant.
Issues
- Expert Evidence
- Contradictory Evidence
- Appellant's Defence
- Prosecution's Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence and finds it sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt. Minor contradictions are ignored, and the appellant's defense is rejected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno –v- R (1972) EA.32
- Erick Onyango Ondeng’ –v- Republic [2014] eKLR
- TWEHANGANE ALFRED VS UGANDA, Crim. App. No 139 of 2001, [2003] UGCA, 6
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