George Odhiambo v Republic [2020] KEHC 4447 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT SIAYA

MISC. CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 34 OF 2020

GEORGE ODHIAMBO.........APPLICANT

VERSUS

REPUBLIC.........................RESPONDENT

RULING

1. It is over one year since judgment sought to be impugned was delivered.  The Applicant was convicted for the offence of defilement under Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act.  His appeal was dismissed.

2. There is no evidence of points of law for consideration under Rule 113 of the Court of Appeal Rules.

3. There is also no evidence of pauperism.

4. The delay is inordinate.  The application is found to be devoid of merit.

5. The same is declined and dismissed.

6. File closed.

7. Orders accordingly.

Dated, signed and Delivered at Siaya this 7th Day of July 2020

R.E. ABURILI

JUDGE