Robert Kibet Chirchir v Republic [2018] KEHC 59 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 59
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 59 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU, HELLEN OMONDI
Holding
The Appellant's conviction and sentence are upheld. The Appellant is found guilty of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Facts
The Appellant, Robert Kibet Chirchir, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The complainant, JC, was a 15-year-old girl who alleged that the Appellant sexually assaulted her.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's conviction and sentence should be quashed due to the complainant's age at the time of the alleged offence.
- Whether the Appellant's plea to the effect that he had consensual sex with the complainant was valid.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved that the Appellant had sexual intercourse with the complainant, who was 15 years old at the time. The Appellant's claim of consensual sex was rejected as the complainant did not have the legal capacity to consent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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