Fred Otieno Odhiambo v Republic [2019] KEHC 8084 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8084
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 8084 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of Attempted Defilement of a child aged 9 years in Eldoret, Kenya.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for Attempted Defilement
- Misdirection on essential ingredients of Defilement
- Insufficiency of evidence to prove the charge
- Harshness of the sentence
Reasoning
The court found no error in the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter 75 of the Laws of Kenya
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