Romald Wamalika Mukangai v Republic [2021] KEHC 6131 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6131
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6131 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to a three-year probation order.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a 14-year-old girl, and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. He pleaded guilty and admitted the charge.
Issues
- Uniqueness of the plea
- Age of the complainant
Reasoning
The plea was unequivocal, but the age of the complainant was disputed. The court found the appellant's age and the nature of the relationship to be mitigating factors.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction upheld, sentence reduced to probation order
Orders
- Probation order for three years
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno vs. Republic (1972) EA 32
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