Antony Musasha Lubanga v Republic [2019] KECA 26 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 26
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 26 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 December 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramGithinji, J. Mohammed, Judge of Appeal, A.Mabeya
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence of life imprisonment is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 7-year-old girl in 2008, and the case was retried. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- whether the conviction was based on matters never canvassed in evidence to the appellant's prejudice
- whether the evidence proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- whether the learned judge sufficiently appraised the evidence
- whether the sentence was manifestly harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence proved the case beyond reasonable doubt and that the ingredients of defilement were established. The court also noted that the mandatory life sentence under the Sexual Offences Act was upheld.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- M'Riungu v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake v Republic
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