Kevin Otieno Owino v Republic [2020] KEHC 3872 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3872
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3872 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. Ngugi, Makhandia-, Ngugi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant Kevin Otieno Owino was charged with defilement and indecent act with a 10-year-old child, NMA. The prosecution witnesses testified that the appellant committed the acts in the presence of the child and her brother.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and sentence. The court also noted that the appellant did not challenge the evidence as a whole but only specific aspects.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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