Kenneth Mwaniki Njoroge v Republic [2015] KEHC 1798 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1798
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1798 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2015
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to be admitted to bail pending appeal.CoramG.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child, and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He was acquitted on the main charge of sexual assault.
Issues
- Whether the conviction should stand
- Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending appeal
Reasoning
The court found that the offence of indecent act was proved, and the appeal has slim chances of succeeding.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap. 75 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Dominic KaranjaVs Republic (1986) KLR 612
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