Okungu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E236 of 2022) [2025] KECA 2015 (KLR) (21 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2015
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2015 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramAO MUCHELULE, F.A. Ochieng, Madan
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The sentence imposed by the trial court is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Ayub Onyango Okungu, was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- whether the conviction and sentence were valid
- whether the prosecution proved the charges
- whether the evidence was re-evaluated
- whether the appellant's evidence was considered
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal finds that the High Court had jurisdiction to impose the sentence and that the appellant's conviction and sentence are valid.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed in its entirety
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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