Chelanga v Republic (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019) [2023] KECA 494 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 494
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 494 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramLA ACHODE, FA OCHIENG, F SICHALE
Holding
We set aside the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and substitute it with a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment to run from the date of sentencing in the trial court.
Facts
The appellant, Monica Jemutai Chelanga, was convicted of delement contrary to Section 8 (1) as read with Section 8 (3) of the Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006 for unlawfully and intentionally causing her vagina to be penetrated by the penis of TKK, a boy aged 15 years old.
Issues
- Legality of sentence
- Appeal on conviction
Reasoning
The court considered the facts and circumstances of the case, the appellant's guilty plea, and the mitigating factors, including her rehabilitation and remorse. The court exercised its discretion to reduce the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and substitute it with a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment
Remedies
- Reduction of sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (4)
- Kados vs Republic Nyeri Cr Appeal No 149 of 2006 (UR)
- David Njoroge Macharia vs Republic [2011] eKLR
- Chemagong vs Republic [1984] KLR 213
- Muruatetu decision
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