Andrew Kahuria Wakahiu v Republic [2019] KEHC 6901 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6901
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 6901 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The prosecution proved all elements of the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 13-year-old girl, BMW [particulars withheld], by his penis on May 3, 2015. The appellant was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Charge not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Trial court overlooked provisions
- Evidence contradictory or unreliable
- Appellant's defence disregarded
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the elements of the charge, including penetration and the age of the complainant, beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's claims of contradictions and lack of evidence were not supported.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (5)
- Njoroge v Republic
- Okeno v Republic
- Johnson Muiruri v Republic
- Kaingu Kasomo v Republic
- Felix Kanda v Republic
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