PETER MBITHI MAKOVE V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2698
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in Makueni Principal Magistrate's Court Criminal Case No. 139 of 2009CoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The conviction for attempted defilement of a child under the age of 11 years is upheld, but the sentence is reduced from 20 years to 10 years.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted defilement of a child under the age of 11 years and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant attempted to have carnal knowledge of KM, a child aged 4 years, and touched her private parts. The appellant denied any knowledge of the incident.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence credible and sufficient to sustain the conviction. The court also found the sentence to be manifestly harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal on sentence succeeds, appeal on conviction is dismissed.
Orders
- Sentence reduced from 20 years to 10 years effective from 11th July 2009.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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