Josephat Chesire & Kipkorir Kiptui v Republic [2019] KEHC 8481 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8481
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 8481 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 April 2019
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The conviction and sentences for assault causing actual bodily harm and forcible stripping are quashed and set aside. The appellants are each convicted for the offence of intimidation and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellants, Josephat Chesire and Kipkorir Kiptui, were accused of assaulting Sote Seline and forcibly stripping her. The trial court found them guilty and sentenced them to 3 years and 10 years in prison, respectively.
Issues
- Whether the offences of assault causing actual bodily harm and forcible stripping were proved against the appellants; and, if not, whether the appellants were guilty of other lesser offences for which they may be convicted without having been charged therewith in accordance with the law.
Reasoning
The evidence of the appellants' assaulting the complainant was contradictory, and the court found the prosecution's evidence proved and admitted.
Outcome
Appeal successful, convictions and sentences quashed.
Orders
- Quashing of convictions and sentences for assault causing actual bodily harm and forcible stripping.
- Conviction and sentence for intimidation.
- Remission of 3 years imprisonment for the appellants.
Remedies
- Remission of 3 years imprisonment for the appellants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Intimidation Act
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