Stephen Kiago Wanjiru v Republic [2018] KEHC 197 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 197
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 197 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from convictionCoramR.P.V. Wendoh
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence of 15 years imprisonment is lawful and the court cannot interfere.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 16-year-old girl, JM, on various dates between June 20 and June 26, 2014, in Laikipia County.
Issues
- The age of the complainant was not proved.
- There was no medical evidence to prove the complainant was defiled.
- The appellant was not subjected to examination and no medical evidence linking him to the offence.
- The offence was not proved to the required standard.
Reasoning
The court upheld the conviction and sentence, stating that the appellant was charged under Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act, which mandates a minimum sentence of 15 years.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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