Vincent Kiprono Langat v Republic [2020] KEHC 1768 (KLR)

Facts

The Appellant was accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Chepseon Town, Kericho County. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant had sexual intercourse with the girl at a hotel on material dates. The Appellant denied the charges.

Issues

1. whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
2. whether the proceedings were conducted in a language the Appellant understood
3. whether the Appellant was properly considered by the trial court
4. whether the Appellant was taken for medical examination
5. whether the Appellant was convicted out of pressure from the complainant

Reasoning

The prosecution proved penetration, the identity of the perpetrator, and the age of the complainant. The Appellant was positively identified as the perpetrator and the complainant's age was medically confirmed. The Appellant's allegations of lack of evidence and language issues were not supported.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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