Wanongo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 278 of 2018) [2023] KECA 1538 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1538
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 1538 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at KisiiCoramHM Okwengu, HA Omondi, Joel Ngugi
Holding
The life sentence is set aside and replaced with a 30-year sentence for each count, to run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant, Kefa Furahe Wanongo, was convicted of delement of nine young girls between 3 and 8 years old. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for each of the offenses.
Issues
- constitutionality of mandatory minimum life sentence
- remorse and rehabilitation
Reasoning
The court found the life sentence unconstitutional due to its indeterminate nature and set it aside in favor of a determinate sentence of 30 years.
Outcome
Appeal successful in part, life sentence reduced to 30 years.
Orders
- Sentences of life imprisonment for each count are translated to 30 years imprisonment to run concurrently
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Evans Nyamari Ayako v R (Crim Appeal No 22 of 2018)
- Julius Kitsao Manyeso v Republic Malindi Criminal Appeal No 12 of 2021
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