Kelvin Gitonga Antony v Republic [2020] KEHC 3479 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3479
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA, A. MABEYA
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, but the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment is quashed and substituted with a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, KELVIN GITONGA ANTONY, was charged and convicted of defilement of a child aged 13 years. The prosecution alleged that the appellant intentionally and unlawfully caused his penis to penetrate the vagina of WKK, a child aged 13 years, on 1st May 2018.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment was excessive and unconstitutional
Reasoning
The evidence supported the complainant's testimony, and the medical evidence corroborated the complainant's injuries. The mandatory minimum sentence under section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act is unconstitutional, and the sentence is reduced accordingly.
Outcome
Affirmation of conviction with a reduced sentence
Orders
- Quash the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and substitute with a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- BW v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 313 of 2010
- Christopher Ochieng v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 202 of 2011
- Jared Koita Injiri v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2014
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