DMM v Republic (Criminal Appeal 28 of 2017) [2023] KECA 435 (KLR) (14 April 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 435
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 435 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramGV ODUNGA, JUDGE OF APPEAL, J. LESIIT, JUDGE OF APPEAL, S GATEMBU KAIRU, JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction under section 8(1) and (2) is set aside, and the appellant is convicted under section 20(1) of the Sexual Offenses Act.
Facts
The appellant was charged with two counts of sexual offenses: delement and incest. He was convicted under section 8(1) and (2) of the Sexual Offenses Act, but the conviction was overturned.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant under section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offenses Act.
- Whether the appellate court should consider the appellant's conviction under section 8(1) and (2) or section 20(1) of the Sexual Offenses Act.
Reasoning
The trial court erred in convicting the appellant under section 8(1) and (2) of the Sexual Offenses Act. The appellate court substituted the conviction under section 20(1) due to the severity of the offense and the appellant's role as a protector.
Outcome
The appellant is convicted under section 20(1) of the Sexual Offenses Act.
Orders
- Conviction under section 8(1) and (2) of the Sexual Offenses Act is set aside.
- Conviction under section 20(1) of the Sexual Offenses Act is substituted.
Remedies
- The appellant is liable to imprisonment for life.
- The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offenses Act
Cases cited (5)
- Gatirau Peter Munya v Dickson Mwenda Kithinji and 3 others
- Karani v R
- Jonas Akuno O’kubasu v Republic
- Adan Muraguri Mungara v R
- D W M v Republic
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