Republic v Karanja (Sexual Offence E070 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 239 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 239
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 239 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2025
The accused is granted cash bail in the sum of Kshs. 95,000 and must provide a verifiable contact person and location of where he can be reached.
Facts
The accused, David Njoroge Karanja, is charged with delement and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. The particulars state that he unlawfully and intentionally caused his penis to penetrate the vagina of F.W., a 15-year-old child, on various dates between May and June 2025.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- The psychological impact of the crime on the victim
Reasoning
The court considered the Bail and Bond guidelines and Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and found no compelling reasons to deny bail. The court also took into account the psychological effects of the crime on the victim.
Outcome
The accused is granted bail pending trial.
Orders
- Cash bail in the sum of Kshs. 95,000
- Provide a verifiable contact person and location of where he can be reached
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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