Japhet Gitonga Njiru v Republic [2018] KEHC 24 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 24
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 24 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentence in Criminal Case No.1848 of 2009 of the Chief Magistrate’s Court at EmbuCoramS. J. CHITEMBWE, F. MUCHEMI
Holding
The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and the appellant's conviction and sentence were fair and just.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement of a girl and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant attempted to have unlawful carnal knowledge of NMN, a girl under the age of eleven, and indecently assaulted her. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence were fair and just.
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was corroborated by the testimony of the complainant and her father. The appellant's denial was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal Disallowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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