Tabu Kitsao Mwayele v Republic [2021] KEHC 8808 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8808
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8808 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilementCoramHon. Justice Nyakundi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to defilement of a 16-year-old girl between February and May 2019 in Lamu West Sub-County.
Issues
- Validity of the plea of guilty
- Procedural irregularities in admitting exhibits
- Sentencing discretion of the trial court
Reasoning
The court upholds the conviction and sentence, finding no procedural irregularities and that the appellant's plea of guilty was valid. The court also affirms the trial court's sentencing discretion.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (6)
- Okeno v R
- Ruwalla v R
- Adan v R
- Kariuki v R
- Muruatetu
- Dalmas Ongaro v R
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