RK v Republic (Criminal Appeal 87 of 2018) [2022] KECA 490 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 490
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 490 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 March 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramP. O. KIAGE, J. MOHAMMED, MUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The 40-year sentence is set aside and substituted with a term of 25 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, in his early twenties, was convicted of incest against his grandmother, a 90-year-old woman. The prosecution initially charged him with rape but later substituted it with incest.
Issues
- How should the law treat the appellant who committed incest against his grandmother?
- Whether the 40-year sentence imposed by the trial magistrate is excessive and bears no logical relation to the minimum sentence of 10 years as prescribed by the Sexual Offences Act.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive and disproportionate to the minimum sentence of 10 years prescribed by the Sexual Offences Act. The court emphasized the appellant's act invites opprobrium and revulsion, but the minimum sentence must be considered.
Outcome
Appeal successful on sentence
Orders
- 40-year sentence set aside
- Substituted with a term of 25 years' imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act
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