Odhiambo alias Nyakwar Owiro v Republic (Criminal Appeal 368 of 2019) [2025] KECA 1623 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1623
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1623 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and sentence of the trial courtCoramLA ACHODE, H.A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is devoid of merit and is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, John Omondi Odhiambo alias Nyakwar Owiro, was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1)(2) of the Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution alleged that on 30th March, 2018, the appellant sexually assaulted a 9-year-old minor named CRO at a sugar cane plantation.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in imposing a mandatory life sentence without considering the appellant's mitigation
- Whether the mandatory life sentence prescribed by Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act is valid and binding
Reasoning
The mandatory life sentence prescribed by Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act is valid and binding, and the trial court's sentence is not subject to judicial interference.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Mandatory minimum sentences
Cases cited (4)
- Ahmad Abolfathi Mohammed and Another v Republic [2018] eKLR
- Munyiri v Attorney General & another [2023] KEHC 22358 (KLR)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic (2017) eKLR (Muruatetu 1)
- Republic v Joshua Gichuki Mwangi Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 Others (Amicus Curiae) (Petition E018 of 2023) [2024] KESC 34 (KLR)
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