R A v Republic [2015] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1203
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appellant was properly convicted of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment, which is the mandatory minimum sentence under the Sexual Offences Act.
Facts
The appellant, R A, was convicted of defilement against a 15-year-old girl named CK. The appellant was accused of causing his male organ to penetrate the girl's female organ on September 9, 2012, in East Pokot District, Baringo County.
Issues
- Validity of the conviction
- Proper consideration of the complainant's age
- Legal basis for the sentence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence overwhelming and the appellant's age was established beyond reasonable doubt. The court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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