Muiruri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 19 of 2016) [2024] KECA 460 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 460
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 460 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramM. Odero, W. KORIR
Holding
The High Court's conviction and sentence are upheld, and the appellant is sentenced to life imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Smith Muiruri, was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, and alternatively, committing an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the same Act. The prosecution alleged that on 2nd March 2013, the appellant lured the complainant into his house, pushed her into the house, covered her mouth, removed her pants, and rubbed saliva and jelly on her vagina before delementing her.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence for delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act are supported by evidence
- Whether the sentence of life imprisonment is appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and upheld the sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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