Benson Mutwiri v Republic [2018] KEHC 6372 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6372
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6372 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
Affirm conviction and sentence
Facts
The appellant Benson Mutwiri was charged with defilement of a 9-year-old girl, J G M, in Buuri District, Meru County. The child testified that the appellant sexually assaulted her in a thicket, and her mother found her bleeding and in pain. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Appellant's denial of the offence
- Need for medical evidence to exclude false charges
Reasoning
The court found the child's testimony credible and confirmed by her mother's observations. The appellant's denial was not supported by evidence. The mandatory life sentence for the victim's age was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Medical evidence not mandatory for conviction
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno v Republic (1972) EA 32
- Geoffrey Kioji v Republic (2010) NYR Crim. App. No. 270 (UR)
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