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ST v Republic [2021] KEHC 4046 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 4046 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4046
Citation
[2021] KEHC 4046 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding

The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Facts

The appellant was charged with incest and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act, involving his daughter SJ. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.

Issues

  1. Trial magistrate's failure to consider pre-existent grudge
  2. Medical evidence's conclusiveness
  3. Shoddy investigation
  4. PW1's credibility
  5. Lack of exhibits in court

Reasoning

The court found no error in the trial magistrate's decision.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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