Kazungu Charo v Republic [2021] KEHC 9396 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9396
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHon. N. Ruguru SRM
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The complainant alleged that Kazungu Charo defiled her between December 2011 and January 2013, resulting in her pregnancy. The appellant was arrested and charged with defilement and alternative count of indecent assault.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty of defilement without considering the evidence
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant to 15 years imprisonment
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the prosecution's case was supported by credible testimony and medical evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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