RUWA NZAI vs REPUBLIC [2001] KECA 217 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 217
- Citation
- [2001] KECA 217 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, A.A. LAKHA, E. O'KUBASU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, the sentence is upheld
Facts
The appellant, Ruwa Nzai, sexually molested the young daughter of his woman friend, who was eight years old.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive
- Whether the court had the power to interfere with the sentence
Reasoning
The sentence was severe but eminently deserved given the circumstances of the case. The court does not think the sentence was harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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