Kanusu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 202 of 2020) [2024] KECA 288 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 288
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramF. Sichahe, F. Ochieng, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the sentence of life imprisonment is set aside in favor of a 30-year sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Stail Saya Kanusu, was charged with delement and indecent act with a minor. ZM, a 9-year-old child, testified that the appellant sexually assaulted her. The prosecution's witnesses corroborated her testimony.
Issues
- Age assessment proving the appellant was over 18
- Prosecution's failure to prove case beyond reasonable doubt
- Violation of the appellant's right to fair trial
- Harsh and excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court finds no error in the age assessment and the prosecution's case. The sentence is set aside as it was passed in mandatory terms.
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed, appeal against sentence partially successful
Orders
- Sentence of life imprisonment set aside
- Substituted with a sentence of 30 years in prison
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