Emuria Kayama v Republic [2017] KEHC 7307 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7307
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7307 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS N RIECHI
Holding
The sentence of 10 years is proper and legal and the appeal is dismissed
Facts
The appellant Emuria Kayama was charged with rape and an alternative charge of indecent act with an adult. He admitted the charges and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 10 years for rape is excessive
- Whether the trial court erred in not allowing the appellant to change his plea
Reasoning
The sentence of 10 years is the minimum under the Sexual Offences Act and cannot be considered excessive. The trial court's procedure was proper and the plea of guilty was unequivocal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Nelson – VS – Republic 1970 EZ 599
- James – VS – Republic (1950) 18 E.A 147
- John Muendu Musai – VS – Republic NBI C.A 365/2011
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