Republic v Alfred Kimutai Kipkosgei [2019] KEHC 8689 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8689
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 8689 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for defilementCoramS. M GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence of life imprisonment are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Alfred Kimutai Kipkosgei, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl, MJ, on May 17, 2015.
Issues
- The appellant's plea of not guilty
- Fairness and independence of the trial
- Proper investigation of the case
- Lack of forensic evidence linking the appellant to the offence
- Failure to call crucial witnesses
- Inadequate weighing of the appellant's defence
- Lack of eye witness evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The trial court's evaluation of the evidence and sentence were correct.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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