Mercy Chelangat v Republic [2022] KEHC 1827 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1827
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 1827 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramR. Lagat-Korir
Holding
The conviction for defilement is upheld.
Facts
The victim, a 15-year-old boy, alleged that Mercy Chelangat, his friend, had sexual intercourse with him in Mogogosiek on May 18, 2019. The victim's mother confirmed the allegations. The Appellant denied the allegations and claimed she was not present in Mogogosiek.
Issues
- Whether the offence of defilement was proven to the required standard and whether the conviction was safe.
- Whether the defence of an alibi was adequately considered by the court.
Reasoning
The court found the victim's testimony credible and the age of the victim was established. The court also found that the identification of the Appellant was positive and reliable.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- George Opondo Olunga vs. Republic
- Kaingu Kasomo vs. Republic
- Kariuki Njiru & 7 others vs Republic
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