W.K.K v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 3483 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3483
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3483 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilement of a girlCoramF. Azangalala
Holding
Affirming the conviction and sentence
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a girl aged 14 years and indecently touching the complainant. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to 50 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Failure to provide an interpreter
- Failure to refer the issue of breach of liberty to the High Court
- Excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court upheld the conviction and sentence, finding no error in the proceedings.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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