Mwamba v Republic (Criminal Appeal 50 of 2019) [2026] KECA 515 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 515
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 515 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJAMILA MOHAMMED, L. KIMARU, A.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the appellant was convicted under the correct penal section of the Sexual Offences Act.
Facts
The appellant, Luka Muthuri Mwamba, was charged with delement (sexual assault) and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act. The victim, R.F.M., was 11 years and 8 months old at the time of the alleged incident.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence are supported by the Sexual Offences Act.
- Whether the appellant's argument that the victim was over 11 years old at the time of the incident is valid.
Reasoning
The court held that the victim was 11 years and 8 months old at the time of the incident, which falls under the age category for delement under the Sexual Offences Act. The appellant's argument is rejected as the court lacks jurisdiction to consider an issue raised for the first time on second appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Benard Kimani Gicheru V Republic
- Wamalwa V Republic
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