Collins Ouma Ombijo v Republic [2021] KEHC 2752 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2752
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2752 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a childCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are affirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed the offences on March 5, 2018, at a petrol station in Nyalunya, Kisumu East District.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the sentence meted upon the appellant was lawful and warranted.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the sentence was lawful and warranted.
Outcome
Affirmation of conviction and sentence
Orders
- Affirmation of conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Selle vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd
- George Opondo Olunga vs Republic
- James Chege Wanja vs Republic
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