Alex Kioko Kikuvi v Republic [2021] KEHC 2553 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2553
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2553 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2021
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for re-sentencing dismissedCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
Application for re-sentencing is misconceived and dismissed
Facts
The applicant was convicted of incest in Makueni magistrate's criminal case No. 456 of 2016.
Issues
- Application for re-sentencing based on Supreme Court reasoning in the case of Francis Muruatetu -vs- Republic Petition No. 15 of 2015
- Application for review of sentence
Reasoning
The reasoning in the Supreme Court decision in the Muruatetu case relates only to mandatory death sentences, and the applicant can appeal if dissatisfied with conviction or sentence.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for re-sentencing dismissed
- Application for review of sentence dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Muruatetu -vs- Republic Petition No. 15 of 2015
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