Edwin Amdany Kiplangat v Republic [2020] KEHC 291 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 291
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 291 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMumbua T Matheka
Holding
The conviction stands, but the sentence is remitted to Probation and Aftercare Services for a pre-sentence report.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Disclosure of evidence to the appellant
- Proving the prosecution's case beyond a reasonable doubt
- Calling of critical witnesses
- Harshness of the sentence
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the elements of defilement, but the sentence was harsh. The court ordered a pre-sentence report to determine an appropriate sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction affirmed, sentence remitted
Orders
- Pre-sentence report from Probation and Aftercare Services
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- DISMAS WAFULA KILWAKE VS R [2018] eKLR
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