Republic v J K W & another [2017] KEHC 2252 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2252
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2252 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramLADY JUSTICE C. MEOLI
Holding
The sentence for the 1st Respondent is set aside due to his age. The minors are committed to Getathuru Reception Center and Shikutsa Borstal Institution for rehabilitation.
Facts
The 1st Respondent (J.K.W.) and 2nd Respondent (D.W.K.) were convicted of stealing and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. They were minors at the time of the offense.
Issues
- Validity of the sentence for the 1st Respondent
- Rehabilitation of the minors
Reasoning
The Children Act exempts minors from imprisonment. The minors have a history of deviant behavior and require institutional rehabilitation.
Outcome
The sentence is set aside and the minors are committed to institutions.
Orders
- Set aside the sentence for the 1st Respondent
- Commit the minors to Getathuru Reception Center and Shikutsa Borstal Institution
Remedies
- Rehabilitation within institutions
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act
- Penal Code
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