Anthony Gathuku Kiongo v Republic [2021] KEHC 5619 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5619
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5619 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst appeal to the High CourtCoramKanyi Kimondo
Holding
The conviction for attempted defilement is upheld. The appellant is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for attempted defilement of a 5-year-old girl on June 5, 2014. The complainant testified that the appellant attempted to penetrate her vagina.
Issues
- Whether the conviction for attempted defilement was supported by evidence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant was afforded a fair opportunity to defend himself
- Whether the charge of attempted defilement was appropriate given the evidence presented
Reasoning
The evidence supported the charge of attempted defilement. The appellant was given a fair opportunity to defend himself. The charge was appropriate given the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced from 11 years to 3 years
Orders
- The appellant is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (7)
- Njoroge v Republic
- Okeno v Republic
- Johnson Muiruri v Republic
- Wamunga v Republic
- Maitanyi v Republic
- John Mokua Atandi v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic
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