Oketi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E053 of 2022) [2024] KECA 744 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 744
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramMativo, Oduanga, Riechi, WK Korir
Holding
The mandatory death penalty in other capital offenses is unconstitutional.
Facts
The appellant, Philip Oketi, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for delement of a child and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
Issues
- The constitutionality of the mandatory death penalty in other capital offenses such as treason, robbery with violence, and attempted robbery with violence.
- The constitutionality of the minimum sentences prescribed in the Sexual Offences Act.
Reasoning
The court held that the sentences prescribed under the Sexual Offences Act are not unconstitutional by the mere fact of their prescription, but their imposition as minimum mandatory sentences does not meet the constitutional threshold.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Muruatetu 1
- Philip Mueke Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & another (Petition E017 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 2936 (KLR)
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