T K W v Republic [2018] KEHC 4375 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4375
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4375 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, T K W, was convicted of incest and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The victim, J.K., a 7-year-old girl, testified that the Appellant penetrated her vagina with his penis.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's right to representation under Article 50 (2) (g) (h) of the Constitution was violated.
- Whether the trial court's decision was influenced by bias.
- Whether the prosecution's evidence proved the Appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of bias and the prosecution's evidence was consistent and corroborated by other witnesses. The Appellant's cross-examination did not significantly weaken the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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