Oduor v Republic (Criminal Appeal 153 of 2018) [2024] KECA 213 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 213
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 213 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the High CourtCoramJ.A. Makau, JM NGUGI, Makau, Mativo, Odunga
Holding
The appeal against sentence fails and is dismissed. The mandatory minimum sentence is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Jairo Oluoch Oduor, was charged with delement contrary to the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006, involving a 12-year-old child. He was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Issues
- constitutionality of the mandatory minimum sentence
- excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court found the mandatory minimum sentence constitutional and appropriate given the circumstances, including the victim's tender age and the planned nature of the act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- 15 days in lawful custody before release on bond are to be taken into account when computing the appellant's sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Samuel Warui Karimi vs. Republic
- Maingi & 5 others vs. Director of Public Prosecutions & Another
- Nyeri Criminal Appeal No. 84 of 2015 Joshua Gichuki Mwangi vs. Republic
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