F S B v Republic [2018] KECA 377 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 377
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 377 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramE. M. GITHINJI, HANNAH OKWENGU, J. MOHAMMED
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The appeal against sentence is allowed. The appellant is unconditionally discharged under section 191 of the Children's Act.
Facts
The appellant, F S B, was convicted of defilement of a child (6 years old) by the Resident Magistrate at Sirisia. The High Court in Bungoma enhanced the sentence to life imprisonment.
Issues
- The legality of the sentence imposed on the appellant
- The validity of the charge sheet
- The age of the minor complainant
- The appellant's age at the time of the offence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence against the appellant was sufficient and that the minor's age was correctly established. The sentence was found to be illegal due to the appellant's age at the time of the offence.
Outcome
The appellant is discharged.
Orders
- The appellant is unconditionally discharged under section 191 of the Children's Act
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Children's Act
- Evidence Act
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