MARTIN MWANDAWIRO v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2549 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2549
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2549 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for attempted rapeCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The conviction and sentence are confirmed, but the sentence of 17 years is set aside and replaced with a term of 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The complainant, MWN, reported that on February 6, 2005, the Appellant, Martin MWANDAWIRO, attempted to have carnal knowledge of her without her consent. She identified the Appellant as the perpetrator, and PW2, a witness, corroborated her account.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's conviction and sentence for attempted rape were supported by evidence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of 17 years was excessive and should be reduced to 10 years
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence supported the Appellant's conviction for attempted rape. The court also noted that the sentence was excessive for an attempted rape and reduced it accordingly.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with a reduction in sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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