Mbithi Musangi v Republic [2014] KECA 558 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 558
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 558 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond Appeal on Severity of SentenceCoramE. M. Githinji, M. Warsame, G. B. M. Kariuki
Holding
The Court declines to interfere with the sentence meted out by the trial court and upheld by the High Court, as it is a matter of fact and discretion reserved for the trial court.
Facts
The appellant, Mbithi Musangi, was convicted of attempted defilement of an 11-year-old child, M.M.M., on February 21, 2009. The trial court sentenced him to 12 years imprisonment, which the High Court upheld.
Issues
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to entertain a second appeal based on the severity of the sentence
Reasoning
The Court reiterates that the severity of the sentence is a matter of fact and discretion of the trial court, and that an appeal on this matter is not allowed under section 361 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (3)
- Christopher Nyoike Kangethe v Republic
- J.A.O v Republic
- David Mbau Njoroge v Republic
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