Elemon v Republic (Criminal Appeal 103 of 2019) [2023] KECA 734 (KLR) (16 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 734
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of life imprisonmentCoramF Sichale, F Ochieng, L Achode
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the appellant's appeal lacks merit.
Facts
The appellant, Philip Origo Elemon, was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act (SOA) and alternatively, committing an indecent act with a child contrary to section 11(1) of the SOA. The prosecution alleged that on March 23, 2014, the appellant delemented a 9-year-old girl named JJK in an open place. The appellant pleaded not guilty and was found guilty at the trial court level.
Issues
- The appellant's identification was not positively done
- The penetration was not conclusively proved
- The appellant's right to a fair trial was violated
- The mandatory nature of the sentence was unconstitutional
Reasoning
The court found that the mandatory nature of the sentence is not justifiable and that life imprisonment is commensurate with the gravity of the offense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act (SOA)
Cases cited (2)
- S v Malgas 2001 (2) SA 1222 SCA 1235
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake vs Republic [2019] eKLR
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