Ondari & 17 others v Republic [1986] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 47
- Citation
- [1986] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 1986
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TypeCriminal AppealsPostureAppeals from the High Court at Mombasa, Bhandari JCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL (AG CJ), JUDGE OF APPEAL, JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeals are incompetent and must be dismissed. The court recommends review of sentences for parity.
Facts
Each appellant was charged with mutiny under section 25(2) of the Armed Forces Act, and pleaded guilty. The sentences ranged from 4 to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Validity of convictions
- Procedural fairness
- Parity of sentences
Reasoning
The grounds of appeal were not within the limits of the provisions of section 352(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The sentences were disparate and the court recommends review.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Dismissed the appeals
Remedies
- Recommendation for review of sentences for parity
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Armed Forces Act (cap 199)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Prisons Act
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