Peter Nyongesa Waswa v Republic [2020] KEHC 7079 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7079
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7079 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 April 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramWC
Holding
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction, including the complainant's graphic testimony and medical evidence.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that the appellant defiled her twice, once when she gave him money and again during a school graduation.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supported the conviction
- Whether the complainant's testimony was credible
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and found that the complainant's testimony, while not consistent in all details, was clear on the key points and corroborated by medical evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed the conviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act Cap 80
Cases cited (4)
- OKENO VS. REP 1972 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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