Murei v Republic (Criminal Appeal 151 of 2019) [2023] KEHC 962 (KLR) (15 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 962
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 962 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJWW MONG'ARE, Odunga
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The sentence shall be calculated to run from 11th September, 2018.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement and indecent act with a child, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. The prosecution proved the case to the required standard, and the appellant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case to the required standard
- Whether the sentence was commensurate with the offence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the case to the required standard and that the sentence was commensurate with the offence. The court considered the emerging jurisprudence regarding mandatory minimum sentences.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence to run from 11th September, 2018
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno v Republic
- George Opondo Olunga v Republic
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