Kemunto v Republic (Criminal Appeal 027 of 2019) [2026] KECA 169 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 169
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 169 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramNYAMWEYA, L. ACHODE, J. MATIVO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the Court of Appeal does not have jurisdiction to entertain an appeal against sentence.
Facts
Doris Kemunto was charged with trafficking a child, V.K., aged 8, to her co-accused Caren Moraa Asiago. The prosecution alleged Kemunto fraudulently transferred the child with intent to deprive the child's parent of care and possession. Kemunto was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to entertain an appeal against sentence
- Whether the sentence of 30 years is excessive or harsh
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal because the Criminal Procedure Code limits the Court's power to hear appeals against sentence to cases where the High Court has enhanced the sentence or the trial court had no power to pass the sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Counter- Trafficking in Persons Act
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Joshua Gichuki Mwangi
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