Joseph Otieno Owade v Republic [2021] KEHC 6504 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the sentence imposed was excessive or harsh.
- 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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