Odago v Republic (Criminal Appeal 80 of 2020) [2025] KECA 1018 (KLR) (30 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1018
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramE.N Maina, Joel Ngugi, LK KIMARU
Holding
The mandatory life sentence for delement under the Sexual Offences Act is constitutional and the Court lacks jurisdiction to reduce it.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Ochieng Odago, was charged with delement of a child aged 11⁄2 years on February 6, 2014. The prosecution proved the case through the evidence of four witnesses, including the child's mother and a police officer. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- constitutionality of mandatory life sentence
- admissibility of DNA test
- consideration of hearsay evidence
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal, stating that the mandatory minimum sentences for delement are constitutional and that the appellant's argument is unfounded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in its entirety
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Muruatetu & Another v Republic
- Simiyu v Republic
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