Alias Kiamwangi Araya v Republic [2020] KEHC 3480 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3480
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3480 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. Majanja, A. Mabeya
Holding
The conviction on Count II is quashed due to the court's failure to allow the appellant to recall witnesses for cross-examination. The conviction on Count I is affirmed. The sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Silas Mwangi alias Kiamwangi Araya, was charged with defilement of two children, JNA (7 years old) and JNB (4 years old), on May 24, 2017. The appellant was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment. The appellant appealed the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Amendment of charges
- Right to recall witnesses for cross-examination
Reasoning
The court found the proceedings substantially defective due to the failure to inform the appellant of his rights given by law, and the sentence is not harsh or excessive.
Outcome
The conviction on Count II is quashed, and the appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Conviction on Count II quashed
- Conviction on Count I affirmed
- Sentence affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Harrison Mirungu Njuguna v Republic Criminal Appeal No. 90 of 2004(UR)
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