ST v Republic [2021] KEHC 4046 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4046
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4046 (KLR)
AI Summary
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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
- Trial magistrate's failure to consider pre-existent grudge
- Medical evidence's conclusiveness
- Shoddy investigation
- PW1's credibility
- 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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