Mutungi Nzioki Ndaisi v Republic [2021] KEHC 2684 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2684
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2684 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The appellant's appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged the appellant had sexual intercourse with the victim on multiple occasions between March and June 2020. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in holding that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial court erred in relying solely on the victim's testimony without corroboration.
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence credible and sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court upheld the sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act (cap 80)
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