David Kimutai Kotokoto v Republic [2018] KEHC 4054 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4054
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4054 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for Defilement and Indecent act with a childCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's findings are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with Defilement and Indecent act with a child. The complainant, J C K, a 9-year-old girl, testified that the appellant had penetrated her vagina and touched her vagina. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the complainant was a minor at the time of the alleged offenses.
- Whether the identity of the perpetrator was established.
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.
Reasoning
The complainant was a minor at the time of the alleged offenses. Her testimony was clear and corroborated by other witnesses. The identity of the perpetrator was established, and the evidence was sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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