Ndavi Masio v Republic [2019] KEHC 1689 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1689
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1689 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for rapeCoramHon. H. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The court finds that the trial was not unfairly conducted, there was penetration of the complainant's female organ, the appellant is the person who did it, and the sentence is not harsh and excessive.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and indecent act against a complainant who was mentally challenged and could not testify. The appellant was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- whether the trial was unfairly conducted
- whether there was penetration of the complainant's female organ
- if the appellant is the person who did it
- whether the sentence is harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court re-evaluates the evidence and finds that the appellant was fluent in Kiswahili, the complainant was mentally challenged and could not communicate, and the evidence shows that the appellant had sex with the complainant.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Indecent Act No. 3 of 2006
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