L E v Republic [2018] KEHC 2052 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2052
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2052 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Original Conviction and SentenceCoramRICHARD MWONGO
Holding
The learned magistrate correctly convicted the appellant.
Facts
The appellant L E was charged with incest and causing his genital organs to come into contact with the genital organs of G A, a child aged seven years. The trial court convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Issues
- age of the complainant
- defectiveness of the charge sheet
- defectiveness of medical documents
- cross-examination of witness
- proof of penetration
- reliance on fabricated evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence supported the conviction, particularly the age of the complainant and the medical documents.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Orders accordingly
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
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