Ochieng v Republic (Criminal Appeal 177 of 2016) [2022] KECA 479 (KLR) (11 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 479
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramP. O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismisses the appeal and affirms the sentence imposed by the High Court.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Onyango Ochieng, was convicted of delement contrary to section 8(4) of the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment. The victim was 17 years old at the time of the offence.
Issues
- Whether the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to review the sentence imposed by the High Court.
- Whether the sentence imposed by the High Court is lawful and within the limits of judicial discretion.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal holds that the sentence is lawful and within the limits of judicial discretion, and that the appellant's appeal is limited to a matter of law under section 361(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Rotich v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic
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