Festus Lomerii v Republic [2018] KEHC 6085 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6085
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6085 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of 10 years imprisonment for Rape and Indecent ActCoramS. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt of rape beyond reasonable doubt and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
The complainant, S.L., a 41-year-old married woman, alleged that the appellant, Festus Lomerii, raped her on August 14, 2017, at a village in Pokot Central Sub-County, West Pokot County. The appellant was arrested and charged with rape and indecent act.
Issues
- Whether there were enough grounds to find the appellant guilty of rape.
- Whether the appellant's defence was rejected without cogent reasons.
- Whether the investigations were improper.
- Whether the evidence of the prosecution was inconsistent and contradictory.
- Whether the appellant was not allowed enough time to prepare defence witnesses.
- Whether the postmortem report and evidence of prosecution witnesses were not collaborative.
- Whether the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Reasoning
The evidence of the complainant leaves no doubt that she knew the appellant well and that he raped her. The medical evidence corroborates her testimony. The appellant's defense was rejected without cogent reasons.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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