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Doris Kemunto v Republic [2019] KEHC 10531 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 10531 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
10531
Citation
[2019] KEHC 10531 (KLR)
Decided
25 January 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.E. OUGO
Holding

Affirming the conviction and sentence

Facts

The appellant, Doris Kemunto, was charged with trafficking in person, and was found guilty by the trial magistrate. The prosecution alleged that Kemunto fraudulently transferred a child named VK to Caren Moraa Asiago on May 7, 2013.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
  2. Whether the appellant's choice to remain silent affected the trial outcome
  3. Whether the sentence of 30 years imprisonment was excessive

Reasoning

The prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, and the sentence of 30 years imprisonment is affirmed.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Counter Trafficking in Person Act No. 8 of 2010
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
  • DPP v Woolmington (1935) UKHL
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