David Mulwa Wambua v Republic [2021] KEHC 8922 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8922
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8922 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
Conviction upheld, sentence reduced to 8 years imprisonment
Facts
The Appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. He appealed, alleging the trial court erred in law and fact.
Issues
- Burden of proof
- Prosecution evidence
- Penetration evidence
- Sentence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction, but the sentence was deemed harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, sentence reduced
Orders
- Conviction upheld
- Sentence reduced to 8 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
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