Nyasimi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 77 of 2019) [2025] KECA 199 (KLR) (7 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 199
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 199 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramJM NGUGI, Mativo, Ougo, R.E. Ougo
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence imposed was lawful.
Facts
The appellant, Nurick Ombui Nyasimi, was convicted of delement contrary to section 8(1) and 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006, and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child contrary to section 11(1) of the same Act.
Issues
- the prosecution's evidence was contradictory and inconsistent
- the prosecution failed to call vital witnesses to testify
- the appellant's rights under Article 50(2) of the Constitution were infringed
Reasoning
The decision by the Supreme Court is binding on this Court and overrules previous decisions holding otherwise. The statutory minimum sentence under section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act is twenty (20) years imprisonment, which was the sentence imposed on the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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