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Daniel Mwangangi Mwinzi v Republic [2020] KEHC 567 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 567 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
567
Citation
[2020] KEHC 567 (KLR)
Decided
16 December 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. Oluoch (SPM)
Holding

The Appellant's right to a fair trial was not violated, and the case was proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence is proper.

Facts

The Appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 7-year-old girl named LB. He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Issues

  1. whether the Appellant's right to a fair trial was violated
  2. whether the case was proved beyond a reasonable doubt
  3. whether the sentence was proper

Reasoning

The court found that the Appellant was not denied witness statements and had the opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses, including PW5, who was given an unsworn testimony.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Francis Kanyi Kirunda v Republic (2019) eKLR
  • Okeno v Republic (1972)
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