Paul Thuo Njoroge v Republic [2021] KEHC 2229 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2229
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2229 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramEdward M. Muriithi
Holding
The Court upholds the 10 years sentence imposed by the trial court for the offence of Sexual Assault contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) (ii) and (2) of the Sexual Offences Act against the appellant.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Thuo Njoroge, was convicted of Sexual Assault contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) (ii) and (2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.
Issues
- whether the sentence meted by the trial court was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The Court finds the sentence within the confines of the law and notes that the appellant was a first offender and qualified for the least severe sentence. The mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years is not applicable due to recent Supreme Court directions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The period of pre-trial detention spent in custody from 31st January 2017 up to the date of sentencing on 19th February 2020 shall be taken into account, and therefore, the sentence shall commence on 31st January 2017.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Wanjema vs Republic, Criminal Appeal No. 204 of 1970
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic, Petition No. 15 & 16 (Consolidated) of 2015
- Francis Muruatetu vs Republic (2017) eKLR
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