Shem Nyangi Stephen v Republic [2018] KEHC 4804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4804
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4804 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S MAJANJA
Holding
Affirming the conviction for defilement, the court finds the testimony of the victim firm, consistent, and unshaken in cross-examination. The age of the victim is confirmed by her birth certificate.
Facts
The appellant, Shem Nyangi Stephen, was charged with defilement of a 16-year-old girl, NKT, on August 7, 2015. The prosecution's evidence included the testimony of the victim, her father, and the investigating officer. The appellant denied the charges and claimed he was framed.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was the one who caused an act of penetration
- Whether the prosecution proved the age of the victim
Reasoning
The court upholds the conviction based on the victim's testimony, which was consistent and unshaken. The age of the victim was also confirmed by her birth certificate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act
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