Masinde v Republic (Criminal Appeal 202 of 2019) [2024] KECA 212 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 212
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 212 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence upheld by the High CourtCoramHM OKWENGU, HA OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
We allow the appeal against sentence, setting aside the 15-year mandatory minimum and substituting a sentence equal to the time served.
Facts
The appellant, a boda boda rider, lured a 17-year-old minor to his house, where they had sexual intercourse for over a week. The survivor's grandfather raided the house and arrested the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years under the Sexual Offences Act is unconstitutional
- Whether the appellant's youth and rehabilitation should be considered in sentencing
Reasoning
The court considers the appellant's youth, lack of use of force, and time served in custody, allowing a departure from the statutory minimum.
Outcome
The appellant is released from prison.
Orders
- Set aside the 15-year sentence and substitute a sentence equal to the time served
Remedies
- Release from prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & Another (Petition E017 of 2021)
- Edwin Wachira & Others v Republic - Mombasa Petition No. 97 of 2021
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