Ngige v Republic (Criminal Appeal 1 of 2017) [2024] KECA 931 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 931
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 931 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJustice M. Odero, Odero, WK Korir
Holding
The sentence of 20 years' imprisonment is not excessive and is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Michael Githuku, was charged with delement C/S 8(1) as read with S.8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment is excessive or not
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be within the law and not excessive given the age of the victim and the severity of the crime.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic
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