Suleiman v Republic [2004] KEHC 2640 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2640
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2640 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.V. WENDOH
Holding
The appellant's conviction on both alternative charges is sound and safe. The sentence is fair.
Facts
The appellant was accused of rape and defilement of two girls, and two counts of indecent assault. The appellant was convicted on the alternative counts and sentenced to four years imprisonment on the alternative counts, 3 strokes of the cane plus hard labour.
Issues
- whether the prosecution evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt
- whether the sentence of 8 years, 6 strokes is harsh
- whether the appellant was framed up
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and the sentence was fair considering the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction and sentence
Orders
- Custodial sentence and hard labour are confirmed.
- Sentence of 6 (six) strokes of the cane is set aside.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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