Ngige v Republic (Criminal Appeal 25 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 15623 (KLR) (23 November 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 15623
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 15623 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramRM MWONGO
The sentence imposed was not harsh and excessive, and the trial court was entitled to change the charge.
Facts
The appellant, John Murimi Ngige, was charged with delement of a minor girl, SW, aged 9 years, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act, No 3 of 2006. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
- Whether the trial court was entitled to change the charge from section 8(3) to section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, No 3 of 2006
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that the appellant was caught in the act of delement. The age of the complainant was found to be less than ten years, bringing the appellant within the scope of section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, which allows for a life sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
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