Peter Thanga Kago v Republic [2018] KEHC 8525 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8525
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8525 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are affirmed. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Thanga Kago, was charged with defilement of a 12-year-old girl, MWN, in December 2011. The prosecution alleged that the appellant caused his penis to penetrate the girl's vagina. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of the offence of defilement beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's alibi was credible
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved all elements of the offence of defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's alibi was not credible due to the lack of evidence supporting his whereabouts during the material time.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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