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Joseph Otieno Owade v Republic [2021] KEHC 6504 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 6504 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6504
Citation
[2021] KEHC 6504 (KLR)
Decided
8 June 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst Appellate CourtCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding

The appeal is dismissed as the sentence imposed is not excessive or harsh.

Facts

The appellant, Joseph Otieno Owade, was convicted of two counts: possession of charms and pretending to exercise witchcraft.

Issues

  1. Whether the sentence imposed was excessive or harsh.
  2. Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence were procedurally fair.

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant's conviction and sentence were procedurally fair and that the sentence was not excessive or harsh.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Witchcraft Act CAP. 67 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Okeno vs. Republic [1972] EA 32
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