KKC v Republic (Criminal Appeal E055 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 6774 (KLR) (6 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6774
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 6774 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramSM GITHINJI
Holding
The court finds the evidence insufficient to prove penetration beyond reasonable doubt and sentences the appellant to the minimum provided by law.
Facts
The appellant, Kassim Kazungu Chiko, was charged with delement and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act. The victim, SMM, a 10-year-old girl, alleged that the appellant touched her vagina with his fingers and penis on October 6, 2020.
Issues
- Whether the evidence discloses the ingredients of the crime beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's sentence is justified given the victim's age
Reasoning
The victim's testimony is corroborated by the defense, but the court concludes that the hymen was intact and there were only minimal lacerations, thus not proving penetration. The court dismisses the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
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