Paul Syengo Musyoka v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 39 of 2019) [2019] KEHC 2913 (KLR) (6 November 2019) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2913
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2913 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2019
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TypeCriminal Misc. ApplicationPostureResentencing of life imprisonment sentenceCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The life sentence imposed in Kyuso Principal Magistrate’s Court Criminal Case No. 234 of 2012 is set aside. The applicant is referred to Principal Magistrate’s Court at Kyuso for resentencing.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of defilement and indecent act with a child, and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed but the appeals were dismissed. He now seeks resentencing due to the unconstitutional nature of the life sentence.
Issues
- Unconstitutionality of life imprisonment sentence
- Resentencing of the applicant
Reasoning
The court finds the life sentence unconstitutional and dismisses it, directing the applicant to be resentenced.
Outcome
The life sentence is set aside and the applicant is referred for resentencing.
Orders
- The life sentence imposed in Kyuso Principal Magistrate’s Court Criminal Case No. 234 of 2012 is set aside.
- The applicant/accused is referred to Principal Magistrate’s Court at Kyuso for resentencing after court considers mitigation and period he has been in custody since arrest.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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