M.G.K v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 4989 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4989
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4989 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 March 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The conviction and sentence are confirmed, but the sentence is increased to 35 years.
Facts
The appellant, M.G.K, was charged with incest and indecent act with a child. The complainant, E.W.G, testified that the appellant sexually assaulted her twice on October 5, 2006, and again on October 8, 2006.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by evidence
- Whether the sentence was too lenient
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction. The court also found the sentence too lenient and increased it.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act 2006
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