David Masila Githumu v Republic [2018] KEHC 4434 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4434
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4434 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramSpry, J.
Holding
The conviction and sentence for defilement are set aside, and the appellant is convicted of indecent act with a child and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 6-year-old girl, David Masila Githumu, on May 12, 2012. The prosecution alleged that the appellant touched the girl's private parts and gave her money. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the identification evidence was unreliable
- Whether the offence was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted of indecent act with a child
Reasoning
The court found the identification evidence unreliable and the offence not proved beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant was properly convicted of indecent act with a child.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence for defilement set aside, conviction for indecent act with a child substituted
Orders
- Conviction for defilement set aside
- Conviction for indecent act with a child substituted
- Sentence for 10 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- ALI MOHAMMED HASSANI MPANDA V. REPUBLIC [1963] EA 294
- REPUBLIC V. CHEYA & ANOTHER [1973] EA 500
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