DKG v Republic [2020] KECA 629 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 629
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 629 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentenceCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, M. WARSAME, ASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The High Court substituted the charge to sexual assault and set aside the sentence of 25 years, substituting it with a sentence of 10 years.
Facts
The appellant, DKG, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that DKG removed PW1 from her sister-in-law's house, took her to his own house, and inserted his finger into her vagina. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty of defilement
- Whether the trial court erred in sentencing the appellant to life imprisonment
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence did not establish penetration with a genital organ to warrant the charge of defilement, but found sexual assault under the Sexual Offences Act.
Outcome
The appeal is partly successful, the sentence is set aside and substituted with a 10-year imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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