Zakayo Mulika v Republic [2015] KEHC 626 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 626
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 626 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramNJOKI MWANGI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the conviction was on a clear and unequivocal plea of guilty, and the sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent assault against a 6-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty to the latter charge.
Issues
- Deficiency in the charge
- Appeal on plea of guilty
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's clear and unequivocal plea of guilty, and the sentence was affirmed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Adan vs. Republic (1973) EA 445
- Kariuki vs. Republic (1984) KLR 809
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