Muigai v Republic (Criminal Appeal E004 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 26314 (KLR) (8 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 26314
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 26314 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramDR KAVEDZA
Holding
The appellant's conviction is upheld, but the sentence of life imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a sentence of twenty (20) years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Stephen Ng’ang’a Muigai, was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) and (2) of the Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006. The complainant, born in 2004, alleged that the appellant delemented her on September 25, 2014.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution adduced sufficient evidence to prove the appellant delemented the complainant
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The evidence adduced by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the appellant delemented the complainant. The court found the sentence harsh and excessive, especially as the appellant was a first offender.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentence of life imprisonment set aside
- Substitute sentence of twenty (20) years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs Republic
- Mark Oruri Mose vs Republic
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