Oduor v Republic (Criminal Appeal 32 of 2019) [2024] KECA 218 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 218
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 218 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramJM NGUGI, Mativo
Holding
The mandatory 15-year sentence for delement of a child is upheld.
Facts
The appellant Erick Oduor was convicted of delement of a 17-year-old girl, LA, contrary to section 8(1) of the Penal Code. The incident occurred on July 19, 2018, in Ugunja sub-county, Siaya county.
Issues
- Clarification on mandatory death sentences for offenses other than murder
- Explanation for the 15-year sentence imposed
Reasoning
The court upholds the sentence as it was within the legal limits and the appellant did not provide a valid reason for the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & another (Petition E017 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 13118 (KLR)
- Edwin Wachira & Others v Republic - Mombasa Petition No. 97 of 2021
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