Simiyu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E005 of 2021) [2025] KECA 153 (KLR) (7 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 153
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H.A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The mandatory sentence in delement cases is constitutional and the Court has no jurisdiction to reduce the sentence.
Facts
Benjamin Wanjala Simiyu was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentence in delement cases
- mitigating circumstances not considered
Reasoning
The Supreme Court has already ruled on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences. The Court of Appeal cannot interfere with the statutory minimum sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 others
- Maingi & 5 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & another
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