Victor Kipngeno Kirui v Republic [2020] KEHC 2585 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2585
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2585 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA.N. ONGERI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed and the Appellant is set free
Facts
Victim disappeared and was found at the home of the Appellant. She was examined and found to have been defiled. The Appellant was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Appellant's age at the time of the offence
- Constitutional violation of Article 53(1)(d) & (f)(i) & (ii) as read with Article 25(a)
Reasoning
The Appellant was under the age of 18 years when the offence was committed, and Section 190(1) of The Children Act explicitly prohibits the imprisonment of children.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Set aside the conviction and sentence of 15 years imprisonment
Remedies
- Set the Appellant free forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Children Act
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