VN v Republic [2020] KEHC 9565 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9565
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9565 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramG.W.NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The sentence of 20 years imprisonment for defilement is set aside and substituted with a sentence of 15 years imprisonment. The sentence for unlawful presence in Kenya remains unchanged.
Facts
The appellant, aged 31, defiled a 15-year-old girl, N.A.V., in Kabiria, Nairobi County, between September 2014 and February 2015. The appellant was also found unlawfully present in Kenya without valid permits.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years imprisonment for defilement is appropriate given the circumstances
- Whether the sentence of one month imprisonment for unlawful presence in Kenya is appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's age difference with the victim (16 years) and his knowledge of her age as aggravating factors. The mitigating factors included the appellant's remorse and the victim's family's trust in him.
Outcome
Affirmed with modifications
Orders
- 15 years imprisonment for defilement, to run concurrently with one month imprisonment for unlawful presence in Kenya
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 2 of 2011
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