Obiero v Republic (Criminal Appeal 64 of 2020) [2025] KECA 994 (KLR) (30 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 994
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 994 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond appeal from a conviction and sentence of 82 years imprisonmentCoramA., Aburili, LK KIMARU
Holding
The sentence of 82 years imprisonment is affirmed, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) and (2) of the Sexual Offences Act and indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(A) of the Sexual Offences Act.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 82 years imprisonment is constitutional
- Whether the appellant was served with a notice of enhancement of sentence
Reasoning
The decision in Ayako v Republic (Criminal Appeal 22 of 2018) determined that life sentences are unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court in Republic v Julius Kitsao Manyeso Petition No. E013 of 2024 ruled that the constitutionality of life sentences is yet to be determined by the High Court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The custodial sentence of eighty-two (82) years imposed by the first appellate court is hereby affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Ayako v Republic (Criminal Appeal 22 of 2018) [2023] KECA 1563 (KLR)
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