WK v Republic (Criminal Appeal 226 of 2017) [2019] KEHC 7907 (KLR) (24 April 2019) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7907
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7907 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The appellant’s conviction for defilement is quashed, and he is convicted and sentenced to 10 years for indecent act with a child.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. The complainant, a 12-year-old boy, testified that the appellant had penetrated his anus, causing pain and leaving marks. The appellant was arrested and identified by the complainant and his mother.
Issues
- Whether defilement proved
- Whether alternative charge proved
- Whether appellant shown as perpetrator
Reasoning
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and consistent, and the appellant's alibi was not corroborated.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction for defilement quashed, conviction for indecent act with a child upheld.
Orders
- Quash conviction for defilement
- Convict and sentence for indecent act with a child to 10 years
- Sentence to commence on the date of conviction
Remedies
- Quash conviction for defilement
- Convict and sentence for indecent act with a child to 10 years
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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