AMR v Republic [2018] KEHC 1753 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1753
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1753 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S MAJANJA
Holding
Affirm the conviction and sentence
Facts
The appellant, AMR, was charged with defilement of a 7-year-old child, RSM, on diverse dates between October 27 and November 1, 2017. The prosecution presented unsworn testimony from PW1, who claimed the appellant assaulted her, and medical evidence from PW4 indicating injuries consistent with sexual assault.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge
- Prosecution's proof of the offence
- Consistency and contradiction of witness testimonies
Reasoning
The court finds the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the offence, including the testimony of PW1 and medical evidence. The appellant's alibi is rejected, and the mandatory life sentence for the victim's age is upheld.
Outcome
Affirm conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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