Okwakau v Republic (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019) [2025] KECA 1076 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1076
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1076 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. MATIVO, M. GACHOKA C.Arb, FCIArb., W. KORIR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Oliver Omusugu Okwakau, was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Issues
- constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences under the Sexual Offences Act
- severity of the sentence
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal dismisses the appeal, noting that the issue of the constitutionality of the mandatory minimum sentences was not raised before the first appellate court or the trial court. The Court also points out that the appellant's appeal on the grounds of mitigation and rehabilitation progress is not within its jurisdiction on a second appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (7)
- Julius Kitsao Manyeso vs. Republic
- Kalpana H, Rawal & 2 others vs. Judicial Service Commission & 3 Others
- Wilfred Manthi Musyoka vs. Machakos County Assembly & 4 Others
- Reyes vs. The Queen
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake vs. Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu Another vs. Republic
- Republic vs. Mwangi; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 Others
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