Samuel Kiiru Hassan v Republic [2021] KEHC 2687 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2687
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2687 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramHON. GICHEHA(CM)
Holding
The court upheld the conviction for robbery and rape, finding that the appellant and his co-accused committed the offenses.
Facts
The appellant and his co-accused were charged with robbery and rape. The complainant testified that the appellant and his co-accused raped her on July 9, 2018, at Capitol Hill Hotel in Nakuru County.
Issues
- Establishment of robbery and rape charges
- Appellant's rights during prosecution
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant and his co-accused were present during the incident, that the appellant participated in the rape, and that the evidence supported the charges.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 10 of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (4)
- OKENO v. REP (1973 EA 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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