Safari Kavihu Kadzomba v Republic [2021] KEHC 3534 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3534
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3534 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding
The court held that the prosecution proved its case against the Appellant and that the trial court did not err in sentencing the Appellant.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant committed the offences on September 7, 2014, in Kilifi County, Coast Region, by penetrating the anus of a six-year-old child named KC.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case against the Appellant.
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the Appellant.
Reasoning
The court found that the age of the victim was satisfactorily proved and that the victim clearly recounted the act of penetration. The court also found that the prosecution's evidence was corroborated by medical evidence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (5)
- Charles Wamukoya Karani v Republic Criminal Appeal No.72 of 2013
- Moses Nato Rapheal v Republic (2015) eKLR
- Richard Wahome Chege v Republic (2014) eKLR
- Dominic Kibet Mwareng v Republic (2013) eKLR
- Williamson Sowa Mbwanga
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