Maurice Wandili Nakitare v Republic (Criminal Appeal 30 of 2019) [2020] KEHC 2111 (KLR) (29 October 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2111
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2111 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHon. V Wandera (CM)
Holding
The court found the complainant's testimony not credible and dismissed the appeal.
Facts
The appellant Maurice Wandili Nakitare was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, GNB, testified that the appellant forced her into a pit and committed sexual acts with her.
Issues
- Sufficiency of evidence to convict
- Believability of the complainant's testimony
- Conflicting evidence from family members
Reasoning
The court concluded that the complainant's testimony was not believable due to inconsistencies and contradictions, and there was insufficient corroborating evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act Cap 80 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
- Okeno Verses Rep (1973) E. A. 32
- Pandya v R (1957) EA 336
- Shantilal M Ruwala v R (1957) EA 570
- Peters v Sunday Post (1958) EA 424
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