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Zakayo Mulika v Republic [2015] KEHC 626 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 626 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Deficiency in the charge
  2. 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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