Jesse Maina Nduta v Republic [2015] KEHC 3811 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3811
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3811 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from Conviction and SentenceCoramH P G Waweru
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside.
Facts
The Appellant Jesse Maina Nduta was convicted of defilement on 28/02/2013, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The particulars of the offence stated the child was aged 6 years, while the charge was under section 8(1) and (3) of the Sexual Offences Act.
Issues
- Defective charge due to variance between particulars and section 8(3) of the Act.
- Conviction and sentence under section 8(2) of the Act, which is different from section 8(3).
Reasoning
The charge was fatally defective due to the variance between the particulars and section 8(3) of the Act. The Appellant's plea was not unequivocal.
Outcome
The Appellant is set at liberty.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence.
Remedies
- Set the Appellant at liberty.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No 3 of 2006
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