Simon Kamau Gacungwa v Republic [2017] KEHC 4849 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4849
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4849 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramJudge
Holding
The appellant's conviction for defilement is upheld, and the sentence of 20 years is confirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Simon Kamau Gacungwa, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and subjecting a child to early marriage. The complainant, P N C, a 13-year-old girl, testified that she went to the appellant's house and engaged in sexual intercourse with him.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for defilement is supported by the evidence
- Whether the appellant's sentence of 20 years is lawful
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant had full knowledge of the complainant's age and that she was a minor, thus the charge of defilement was proved beyond reasonable doubt. The mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Children Act, 2001
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