D M K v Republic [2015] KEHC 2248 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2248
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2248 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramJohn M. Mativo
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence is reduced from fifteen years to ten years.
Facts
The appellant, D M K, was convicted of incest against J W M, a female person who was to his knowledge his daughter. The prosecution called eight witnesses, including the complainant, who testified about the sexual assault.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by the evidence
- Whether the prosecution established the age of the complainant
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution established the case and the age of the complainant was not established. The court reduced the sentence based on the nature of the offence and the mitigation offered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentence reduced to ten years
- Conviction upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (6)
- Okeno v. R
- Musyoki Mwakavi –vs- Republic Machakos
- Francis Omuroni versus Uganda
- High Court Cr Appeal No. 123 of 2009, Eldoret
- High Court Criminal Appeal No. 404 of 2009 (Nairobi)
- High Court Criminal Appeal No. 172 of 2012
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