Reuben Osundwa Makokha v Republic [2019] KEHC 4205 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4205
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 4205 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJAN, D.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The court affirms the conviction and sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Reuben Osundwa Makokha, was charged with defilement of a 10-year-old girl, JM, on May 28, 2017. The prosecution's evidence included the victim's testimony, her sisters' testimony, and medical reports.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the case against the appellant to the required standard.
- Whether the appellant's alibi was properly considered by the trial court.
- Whether the mandatory minimum sentence for defilement of a child under 11 years is unconstitutional.
Reasoning
The court finds that the prosecution proved all elements of the offence, including the age of the victim and the identity of the perpetrator. The appellant's alibi was not supported by evidence and was therefore disregarded. The mandatory minimum sentence is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (4)
- Okeno v Republic
- Geoffrey Kioji v Republic
- Sekitoleko v Uganda
- Christopher Ochieng v Republic
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