Murunga v Republic (Criminal Appeal 192 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1684 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1684
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1684 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H. A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence imposed was lawful and in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Atela Murunga, was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- The appellant's appeal against the sentence
- Whether the sentence is harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The appellate court held that the trial court had properly exercised its discretion in sentencing and that there was no justification for the first appellate court to intervene.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Supreme Court decision in Republic vs. Mwangi; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 Others
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Nkunja Tharamba vs. Republic
- Republic vs. Mwangi; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 Others
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