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Dennis Mwangi Mbuthia v Republic [2018] KEHC 6799 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 6799 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6799
Citation
[2018] KEHC 6799 (KLR)
Decided
24 May 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding

The conviction and sentence are upheld

Facts

The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced by the Principal Magistrate. The complainant testified that the appellant offered to take her to school in a motorcycle ride.

Issues

  1. Whether the conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a child are supported by evidence
  2. Whether the trial court erred in admitting the complainant's testimony

Reasoning

The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and the trial court's decision was not erroneous.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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