Dennis Kimeu v Republic [2020] KECA 301 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 301
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 301 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. Mohammed., W. KARAN, Kemei
Holding
The sentence of 20 years imprisonment for defilement is not manifestly harsh and excessive. The mandatory minimum sentences under the Sexual Offences Act are constitutional.
Facts
The appellant, Dennis Kimeu, was charged with defilement and assault causing actual bodily harm. The appellant pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to a fine. The appellant pleaded not guilty to defilement and was found guilty.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years imprisonment for defilement is manifestly harsh and excessive.
- Whether the mandatory minimum sentences under the Sexual Offences Act are unconstitutional.
Reasoning
The court considered the mandatory nature of the sentences under the Sexual Offences Act and found that they are constitutional. The sentence imposed was within the prescribed limits.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (7)
- Chemagong v Republic
- Karingo v R
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake v R
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu
- Christopher Ochieng v Republic
- Jared Koita Injiri v Republic
- Erick Iddi Shatala v Republic
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