Alex Watila v Republic [2019] KEHC 2964 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2964
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2964 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
Affirming the conviction and sentence for the charges of defilement and indecent act with a child
Facts
The Appellant was charged with two substantive counts of defilement and two corresponding alternative counts of indecent act with a child. The charges were based on allegations of sexual offenses committed against a 13-year-old girl named T.V.A.
Issues
- Defilement charges
- Indecent act charges
- Age of the victim
Reasoning
The court found the Appellant guilty of the charges based on the evidence presented, including the victim's testimony and the Appellant's admission.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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