Makio Musya v Republic [2001] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 74 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2001
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from Original Conviction and SentenceCoramJ. KHAMINWA, Ms. Kwena
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside and reduced to 8 years imprisonment and 8 strokes of the cane.
Facts
The appellant was charged with sodomy, convicted, and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment plus 8 strokes of the cane. The 11-year-old complainant testified that he was sodomized in May and on 4th, 15th, and 25th November 1999. The complainant's mother noticed the abnormal behavior and took him to a doctor who confirmed the sodomy.
Issues
- conviction against the weight of evidence
- sentence excessive and harsh
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient and the sentence harsh and excessive, especially considering the appellant's first offender status and his plea for leniency.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with respect to conviction, but sentence set aside.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 162(a) Penal Code
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