Kabaiko v Republic (Criminal Appeal 131 of 2019) [2023] KEHC 940 (KLR) (15 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 940
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 940 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJWW MONG'ARE
Holding
The offence of delement was proved to the required standards. The sentence should not be set aside.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with delement and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act. The trial court found him guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's right to a fair trial was violated
- Whether the offence was proved to the required standard
- Whether the sentence should be set aside
Reasoning
The Appellant's right to a fair trial was not violated. The offence was proved. The sentence was not excessive and the Appellant's mitigating factors were considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for lack of merit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (5)
- Okeno v Republic
- Pandya v R
- Ruwala v R
- George Opondo Olunga v Republic
- Mombasa High Court Constitutional Petition No 97 of 2021 - Edwin Wachira and 9 others vs Republic
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