JKM v Republic [2020] KECA 847 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 847
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 847 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence by the Senior Resident Magistrate at MutomoCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, W. KARANJA, F. SICHALE
Holding
The appeal is partially successful. The conviction is upheld, but the life imprisonment sentence is set aside. The appellant will serve the original 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, JKM, was convicted of incest by a male person and indecent act with a child, both contrary to Section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. The prosecution claimed the complainant was 11 years old, and the appellant was 18 years old.
Issues
- Contravention of Section 169(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Confusion in sentencing for incest and indecent assault
Reasoning
The trial court did not specify the offence for which the sentence was imposed, and the learned Judge assumed it was for incest. The compounded sentence was in contravention of Section 169(1) and (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Partially successful appeal
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Life imprisonment sentence set aside
- Appellant to serve original 10 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Criminal Procedure Rules
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