Yegon v Republic (Criminal Appeal 28 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1845 (KLR) (20 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1845
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1845 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL, M. Ngugi, JUDGE OF APPEAL, J. Mativo, JUDGE OF APPEAL, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Gilbert Cheruiyot Yegon, was convicted of delement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- whether the sentence of 20 years is harsh and excessive
- whether the trial court considered section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) when passing the sentence
Reasoning
The sentence of 20 years is the least severe sentence prescribed by law under section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act. The appellant was not in custody prior to sentencing, thus the pre-sentence detention period was not factored into his sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)
Cases cited (5)
- Thomas Mwambu Wenyi v Republic
- Francis Opondo v Republic
- Ali Abdalla Mwanza v Republic
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed & Another v Republic
- Republic v Mwangi
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