Muendo Ndonga v Republic [2015] KEHC 2173 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2173
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2173 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 15 years' imprisonment for unnatural offenceCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The sentence is illegal and excessive, and is quashed. The Appellant is ordered to be set free with the sentence reduced to the time served.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with unnatural offence against the order of nature. He admitted the facts and was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment. He appealed, citing remorse, being a family man, a first offender, and health problems.
Issues
- whether the sentence is illegal or unlawful
- whether the sentence is harsh or excessive
- whether the sentence is amenable to reduction
Reasoning
The sentence is illegal as it exceeds the maximum penalty of 14 years under section 162(b) of the Penal Code. The sentence is also excessive and manifestly so.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced to time served
Orders
- The Appellant is set free with the sentence reduced to the time served
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Shadrack Kipkoech Kogo v R (2003) Eldoret Criminal Appeal No.253
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