Mutwiri v Republic (Criminal Revision E006 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 296 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 296
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 296 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2026
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of sentence dismissedCoramSC CHIRCHIR
Holding
The High Court has no jurisdiction to review the sentence of the Court of Appeal.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for defiling a 14-year-old boy. He appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal, but both appeals were dismissed. He now seeks a review of his sentence on the grounds of poor health.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to review the sentence of the Court of Appeal
- Application for review of sentence on the grounds of poor health
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal addressed the issue of sentence and found the sentence deserved given the circumstances. The High Court, as a subordinate court, has no jurisdiction to review the orders or decisions of the Court of Appeal.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for review of sentence dismissed
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