Chirchir v Republic (Criminal Appeal 3A of 2016) [2024] KECA 753 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 753
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 753 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court JudgmentCoramM. A. Odero, F. Ochieng, F. W. Ngenye-Macharia, W. Korir
Holding
The High Court's judgment is upheld. The appellant is found guilty of delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006 and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Facts
The complainant, aged 12, was allegedly sexually assaulted by the appellant, who worked at her grandmother's home. The appellant directed her to enter a thicket, undress, and lie down, then proceeded to delement her.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in finding the appellant guilty of delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
- Whether the High Court erred in sentencing the appellant to 20 years imprisonment.
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and corroborated by her mother's statement. The appellant's guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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