Doris Kemunto v Republic [2019] KEHC 10531 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's choice to remain silent affected the trial outcome
- 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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