Makanga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E036 of 2023) [2024] KECA 900 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 900
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 900 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramP.O. KIAGE, ALI-ARONI, L. ACHODE
Holding
We uphold the conviction but set aside the sentence of 25 years and substitute a sentence of 18 years from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant, Simon Kibisu Makanga, was charged with delement of a child (penetration of a 15-year-old girl's vagina) on two occasions in December 2013. The prosecution case was supported by the complainant's testimony and medical evidence.
Issues
- Proof of the complainant's age
- Consent of the complainant
Reasoning
The court upholds the conviction based on sufficient evidence, but finds the sentence too harsh and sets it aside, substituting a reduced sentence.
Outcome
Appeal partially successful
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Sentence reduced to 18 years from the date of conviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Adan Muraguri Mungara v R (2007) CA Cr App No. 347
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