Daniel Kipngetich Sang v Republic [2012] KECA 48 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 48
- Citation
- [2012] KECA 48 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KerichoCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, M. K. KOOME, D. K. MARAGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, the life sentence is set aside, and the appellant is ordered to be released from prison.
Facts
The appellant, Daniel Kipngetich Sang, was charged with rape and indecent assault. He was convicted of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was a minor at the time of the offence and if so, whether a life sentence is legal.
- Whether the evidence supporting the alternative charge of indecent assault is sufficient to support a conviction.
Reasoning
The court found the appellant was a minor at the time of the offence and that a life sentence is not legal for minors. The evidence supporting the alternative charge of indecent assault was deemed insufficient.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant released.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the life sentence.
- Order the appellant be released from prison forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children's Act
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