Newton Mwaniki Gatamba v Republic [2018] KECA 276 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 276
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 276 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramW. Ouko (P), F. Sichaile, S. ole Kanta
Holding
We allow the appeal on sentence to reinstate the 10 years imprisonment imposed by the trial magistrate, and dismiss the appeal on conviction.
Facts
The appellant, Newton Mwaniki Gatamba, was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child at Kirinyaga County. The appellant was a teacher at the academy and the incident occurred during a worship service.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in enhancing the sentence without a cross appeal by the State and without warning the appellant.
- Whether the concurrent facts reached by the two courts below were sufficient to support the conviction and sentence.
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court erred in enhancing the sentence without a cross appeal by the State and without warning the appellant, as required by law.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, conviction dismissed.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the sentence of 10 years imprisonment imposed by the trial magistrate
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Patrick Kimanthivs Republic [2018] eKLR
- Dzombo Mataza vs. R [2014] eKLR
- JJW Vs. Republic [2013] eKLR
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