Juma Kitio Masai v Republic [2018] KEHC 4130 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4130
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4130 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for rapeCoramM.I.G. Moranga
Holding
The court finds the complainant's testimony credible despite her mental challenges and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and an indecent act with an adult. The complainant, who was mentally challenged, testified that the appellant raped her on April 24, 2016.
Issues
- Whether the complainant's testimony was credible despite her mental challenges
- Whether the appellant was the perpetrator of the alleged crime
Reasoning
The court finds the complainant's testimony credible despite her mental challenges and the absence of a direct witness. The court also finds no evidence of malice on the part of the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
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