Were v Republic (Criminal Appeal 354 of 2019) [2025] KECA 542 (KLR) (21 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 542
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 542 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence upheld by the High CourtCoramH. A. Omondi, L. K. Kimaru, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the appellant has not demonstrated any justifiable reason for interference with the sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Vincent Onyango Were, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for delement and indecent act with a child under the Sexual Offences Act, 2006.
Issues
- constitutionality of the sentence
- severity of the sentence
Reasoning
The High Court's decision was upheld, and the appellant's appeal was dismissed due to lack of merit and failure to demonstrate justifiable reasons.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
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