Benard Mburu Muthoni v Republic [2007] KEHC 2307 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2307
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2307 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The appeal on sentence is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The complainant was six years old when she was taken to the appellant's house by her grandmother. The appellant smeared Vaseline to the complainant's private part.
Issues
- The validity of the conviction for indecent assault
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed
Reasoning
The maximum sentence was 21 years with hard labor. The court finds the sentence given to the appellant cannot be faulted.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- The Penal Code
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