Mulwa v Republic [1987] KEHC 40 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 40
- Citation
- [1987] KEHC 40 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 1987
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for attempted rapeCoramTorgbor
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentences are set aside and substituted with a reduced sentence for the second appellant.
Facts
The first appellant dragged the complainant into a bush and was found lying on top of her legs, while the second appellant appeared with a panga and tried to stifle her scream. The appellants pleaded guilty to the charge.
Issues
- Whether the facts admitted by the appellants disclosed the offence charged.
- Whether the sentence was severe in all the circumstances of the case.
Reasoning
The court found that attempted rape was established by the facts admitted by the appellants. The sentence was deemed severe and the court reduced it for the second appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with reduced sentences
Orders
- The first appellant shall serve a term of imprisonment for 20 months with six strokes of the cane.
- The second appellant shall serve a term of imprisonment for 16 months with six strokes of the cane.
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