Moses Musasa Edavile v Republic [2020] KEHC 9040 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9040
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9040 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to 25 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement against a 11-year-old girl, SI, who testified that the appellant repeatedly sexually assaulted her between October 3 and October 6, 2016.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by evidence
- Whether the mandatory life sentence was appropriate given the circumstances
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to convict, but noted the mandatory life sentence was harsh for a minor victim and the appellant's age and status.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction upheld, sentence reduced
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Sentence reduced to 25 years imprisonment
- Appellant has 14 days to appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Dominic Kibet Mwareng vs. Republic [2013] eKLR
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