COLLINS KIPLANGAT KIRUI v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 453 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 453
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 453 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The conviction is confirmed and the sentence of seven years imprisonment is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Collins Kiplangat Kirui, was charged with defilement and assault causing actual bodily harm. He pleaded guilty to both charges.
Issues
- Conviction on a plea of guilty that was not unequivocal
- Excessive custodial sentence
Reasoning
The plea of guilty was unequivocal and the appellant understood the charges. The sentence was lenient given the complainant's age and the appellant's mitigating circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Act
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