Farah Mohamed Hared v Republic [2021] KEHC 2625 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2625
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2625 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramALI-ARONI JUDGE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The prosecution's evidence is found to be beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence is within the law and appropriate.
Facts
The Appellant attempted to defile a 10-year-old child named UHK in Dadaab District, Garissa County. The prosecution presented evidence of the Appellant's attempt to penetrate the child's vagina, injuries to the child, and the Appellant's arrest and confession.
Issues
- No tangible evidence to warrant conviction
- Case not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Prosecution evidence contradictory
- Court took extraneous matters into account
- Sentence excessive
Reasoning
The court finds the prosecution's evidence credible and complete, and the Appellant's denial is insufficient. The sentence is deemed appropriate given the heinous nature of the crime and the child's injuries.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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