Bett v Republic (Criminal Appeal 311 of 2019) [2025] KECA 220 (KLR) (7 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 220
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 220 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at KisiiCoramG.V. Odunga, JM NGUGI, Mativo, Okwany, W. Okwany
Holding
The appeal is dismissed and the sentence of life imprisonment is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Robert Bett, pleaded guilty to delement (penetrating a child's vagina) and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. The victim was a three-year-old girl. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Sentencing disparity
- Appellant's age at arrest
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the sentence of life imprisonment, as the appellant was a dangerous offender and the circumstances warranted the sti penalty.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Affirmation of the sentence of life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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