Josphat Mukonambi Murule v Republic [2021] KEHC 4691 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4691
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4691 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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 appellant denied the charges and was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Medical examination not taken
- Case not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Defence disregarded unfairly
- Mitigation not considered
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's grounds for appeal were not supported by the evidence and did not warrant a reversal of the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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