SKK v Republic [2020] KEHC 3415 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3415
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3415 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence of life imprisonment are upheld. The sentence is reviewed to imprisonment for twenty (20) years.
Facts
The appellant SKK was convicted of incest by a male contrary to section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The victim JL, a girl aged 6 years, alleged that SKK, her father, penetrated her vagina.
Issues
- Has the age of the complainant been proved
- Has penetration been proved
- Whether father daughter relationship has been proved
Reasoning
The court upheld the trial court's decision to deny bail and observed that the appellant failed to take advantage of his fair trial rights. The court found the circumstances of the offence and the appellant's lack of remorse justified the severe deterrent sentence of life imprisonment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The sentence of imprisonment for twenty (20) years shall commence on 19th December 2017
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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