Kirui v Republic (Criminal Appeal E019 of 2021) [2025] KECA 2274 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2274
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2274 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond appeal on sentence aloneCoramLK KIMARU, HA OMONDI
Holding
The sentence imposed by the trial court was the statutory minimum and is affirmed. The sentence shall be computed from 20th November 2017.
Facts
The appellant, Kelvin Kirui, was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was manifestly excessive
- Whether the trial court overlooked any material factor or acted on a wrong principle
Reasoning
The mandatory minimum sentences under the Sexual Offences Act are constitutionally valid and the trial court is bound to apply them unless the law provides for discretion. The appellate court cannot interfere unless there is a demonstrated error in law or principle.
Outcome
Appeal on sentence succeeds to the extent that the sentence is computed from 20th November 2017.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Joshua Gichuki Mwangi; Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) & 3 others (Amicus Curiae) [2024] KESC 34 (KLR)
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