Sospeter Wanjau Wangui v Republic [2020] KECA 153 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 153
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 153 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for defilementCoramD.K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, J. MOHAMMED
Holding
The conviction and sentence of life imprisonment are set aside and reduced to 30 years' imprisonment from the date of sentence.
Facts
On October 13, 2010, the appellant, Sospeter Wanjau Wangui, allegedly indecently assaulted a 9-year-old boy, PW1, by inserting his penis into the boy's anus.
Issues
- Non-compliance with section 207(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Proper preparation of defence
- Consideration of entire evidence
- Manifestly unsafe and unjustified conviction
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt, but the mandatory life sentence under the Sexual Offences Act is unconstitutional. The sentence is reduced to 30 years' imprisonment.
Outcome
Affirmed with reduced sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic (2017) eKLR
- Christopher Ochieng v R (2018) eKLR
- Jared Koita Injiri v R, Kisumu Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2014
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