Dominic Ruto v Republic [2018] KEHC 322 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 322
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 322 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. BWONWONGA
Holding
The sentence is proper and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Dominic Ruto, was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The complainant was 16 years old at the time of the incident.
Issues
- Whether the sentence is manifestly excessive
- What appropriate orders to be made
Reasoning
The court found that the aggravating factors (the complainant's age and the impact on her education) outweighed the mitigating factors (the appellant's first offender status and his role as a sole breadwinner).
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of 15 years imprisonment confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu and Another v Republic [2017] EKLR
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