MGK v Republic [2020] KECA 84 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 84
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 84 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 December 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. K. KOOME, HANNAH OKWENGU, ASIKE MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is allowed against the sentence, and the original sentence of 20 years' imprisonment is reinstated.
Facts
The appellant, MGK, was convicted of incest by a male person against a 13-year-old minor, EW, and sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment. He appealed, claiming he was not given a fair hearing and that the evidence was not proven.
Issues
- Whether the first appellate court erred in dismissing the appellant's appeal
- Whether the first appellate court had jurisdiction to enhance the sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the first appellate court erred in enhancing the sentence due to lack of a cross-appeal and notice of enhancement, and that the trial court's sentence was not illegal or excessive.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed against the sentence, and the original sentence of 20 years' imprisonment is reinstated.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the original sentence of 20 years' imprisonment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Sammy Omboke & Another v Republic [2019] eKLR
- Joseph Muerithi Kanyita v Republic [2017] eKLR
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