TKW v Republic (Criminal Appeal 112 of 2020) [2024] KECA 123 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 123
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 123 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentenceCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, AK MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant, TKW, was convicted of incest with his daughter JK, a 7-year-old child, on November 19, 2013. The prosecution alleged that TKW intentionally and unlawfully caused his penis to penetrate JK's vagina. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence for incest were supported by evidence
- Whether the sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The court found that the ingredients of penetration were proved, the identity of the perpetrator was established, and there were no substantial inconsistencies in the evidence. The sentence was upheld as appropriate given the nature of the crime and the victim's age.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Richard Munene vs. Republic (2018) eKLR
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