DKM v Republic (Criminal Appeal 120 of 2015) [2023] KECA 698 (KLR) (16 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 698
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 698 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramF. Sichale, F. Ochieng, L. Achode
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the life sentence was not mandatory and was passed after considering mitigation and aggravating circumstances.
Facts
The appellant, DKM, was convicted of incest with his daughter RWB, who was 16 years old, and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed, alleging that the sentence was harsh and that the law did not mandate a life sentence.
Issues
- whether the sentence passed by the trial court was legal
- whether the life sentence was mandatory under section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act
Reasoning
The court held that the life sentence was not mandatory under section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act but was passed after considering the appellant's mitigation and aggravating circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (4)
- M K vs Republic (2015) eKLR
- Simon Karanja Kiarie v Republic [2014] eKLR
- Raphael Kavoi Kiilu V Republic [2010] Eklr
- Zacharia Waithaka Mwaura V Republic [2010] eKLR
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