Michael Lennox Odero v Republic [2020] KECA 489 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 489
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 489 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHannah Okwengo, D.K. Musinga, S. Gatebu Kairu, FCIArb
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the Court has no jurisdiction to interfere with the sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Michael Lennox Odero, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement of a 7-year-old child. The sentence was reduced to 20 years after the child's age was established as 11 years and 3 months.
Issues
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to interfere with the sentence
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence should be reduced
Reasoning
The Court held that the severity of the sentence is a matter of fact and that the trial court had the power to pass the sentence. The Court also noted that the sentence was reduced on account of the complainant's age, which is a matter of fact and not subject to review in a second appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Njoroge v Republic [1982] KLR 388
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