Moses Kabue Karuoya v Republic [2016] KEHC 2729 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2729
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2729 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramJohn M. Mativo, Visram A, Karanja W, Mwilu P. JJJA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence for attempted rape are upheld.
Facts
The appellant attempted to rape A W M on November 21, 2014, without her consent.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence for attempted rape are supported by sufficient evidence.
- Whether the sentence imposed is lawful.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the attempted rape. The sentence of five years imprisonment is upheld as it is within the statutory minimum.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Act number 3 of 2006
Cases cited (3)
- Bernard K. Chege vs Republic
- People v. Murphy
- The Indian Penal Code ( Act XLV OF 1860)
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