ES v Republic (Criminal Appeal 17 of 2018) [2024] KECA 451 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 451
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 451 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H.A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, but the sentence is reduced to 30 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, ES, was convicted of delementing an 8-year-old girl and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed against both conviction and sentence, but later limited his appeal to the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory life sentence is unconstitutional.
- Whether the sentence is excessive given the circumstances.
Reasoning
The mandatory life sentence is unconstitutional as it denies the trial court discretion. The sentence is not excessive given the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal allowed against sentence, conviction affirmed.
Orders
- Translate the life sentence to a term sentence of 30 years' imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Evans Nyamari Ayako vs Republic
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