Erick Wafula Wekesa v Republic [2018] KEHC 3772 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3772
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3772 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in CMCR case number 267 of 2012CoramHeydon, Mahoney, Miler, Mjasiri, Munuo, Mwilu P. JJ, Ramadhani C., Sheller
Holding
The court finds that the evidence sufficiently proved the offence against the appellant and pointed to his guilt.
Facts
The appellant, Erick Wafula Wekesa, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed these acts on November 12, 2012, and October 12, 2012, respectively. The appellant's employer, a councillor, was not called as a witness.
Issues
- Whether the offence of defilement was proved to the required standard.
- Whether the prosecution erred in failing to call key witnesses.
- Whether the minor's age was proved as the law requires.
Reasoning
The court evaluated the evidence and found that the appellant did not rebut the allegations against him. The minor's testimony was not rebutted, and corroborating evidence from a doctor's examination was presented.
Outcome
Affirmed the conviction and sentence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Children's Act
- Evidence Act
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