Daniel Kioko Kavite v Republic [2020] KEHC 6261 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6261
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 6261 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2020
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TypeAppealPostureFirst AppealCoramH. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The court found that the failure to indicate the name of the interpreter and the language of interpretation was a grievous omission, but the appellant did not clearly state that he did not comprehend the proceedings.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant did not understand the proceedings due to a language barrier.
- Whether F.M.M's age was correctly assessed and determined.
- Whether failure to conduct a voire dire examination on Pw1 was fatal to the prosecution case.
- Whether there was improper, intentional and unlawful penetration of the vagina of F.M.M.
- Whether the appellant was positively and properly identified.
- Whether the sentence of twenty (20) years imprisonment is excessive and harsh.
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence on record, the grounds of appeal, submissions of both parties, and authorities cited. The court found that the appellant did not understand the proceedings due to a language barrier.
Outcome
Affirmed the conviction and sentence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Kiilu and Another –vs- R (2005) IKLR 174
- David Njuguna Wairimu –vs- R (2010) eKLR
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