Yongo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 5 of 2022) [2024] KECA 633 (KLR) (7 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 633
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramA.K MURGOR, DR. KI.LAIBUTA C.Arb,FCIArb, G.V Odunga, GV ODUNGA, Lord Heward, Madan
Holding
We uphold the conviction and sentence, finding no reason to interfere with the decision of the trial court.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement with a child aged 11 years or less, and was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. The victim was alleged to be 1.5 years old at the time of the alleged offense.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were correct
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The conviction was based on substantial evidence and a direct eyewitness account, and the sentence was not harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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