Mutua Ndatho v Republic [2020] KEHC 3494 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3494
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3494 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. Majanja, A. Mabeya
Holding
The conviction for indecent act with a child is affirmed, and the mandatory minimum sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Mutua Ndatho, was charged with defilement but was convicted on an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. The complainant, KK, a 8-year-old girl, testified that the appellant touched her vagina with his penis on 12th November 2016.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supported the conviction for defilement or the alternative charge of indecent act with a child.
- Whether the appellant's alibi defense was credible.
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony straightforward and credible, and there was sufficient corroborative evidence. The appellant's alibi defense was not credible.
Outcome
Affirmation of conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Kiarie v Republic
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