Andrew Shisaina v Republic [2017] KEHC 3431 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3431
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3431 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 September 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, and the sentence is reduced to 15 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Andrew Shisaina, was charged with gang defilement of a 17-year-old girl, ES, on November 24, 2014. The prosecution presented evidence from the victim and her mother, who testified to the assault. The appellant's defense was dismissed, and he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence imposed was lawful
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court also found that the sentence was lawful but reduced it to 15 years' imprisonment.
Outcome
Affirmed and sentence reduced
Orders
- Conviction affirmed
- Sentence reduced to 15 years' imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- Njoroge v Republic (1987) KLR 19
- Section 10 of the Sexual Offences Act
- Section 21 of the Penal Code
- Section 143 of the Evidence Act
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