Mwangangi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 028 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 2091 (KLR) (16 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2091
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 2091 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMativo, WANGARI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with the offence of benefiting from child prostitution, and was convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. The appellant was a close friend to three minors (DM, CK, RM) aged 14, 16, and 16 respectively, who were procured for sexual intercourse.
Issues
- Whether the offence of benefiting from child prostitution was proved beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the conviction and sentence meted against the appellant is safe.
Reasoning
The court held that the evidence proved the offence of benefiting from child prostitution beyond reasonable doubt. The court also found that the trial court did not breach any provisions of the Constitution or statutory provisions, and the appellate court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (4)
- Makau v Republic
- Rophas Furaha Ngombo v Republic
- Okeno v Republic
- Kiilu & ano. v Republic
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