Kamakei Leyagu v Republic [1998] KECA 52 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 52
- Citation
- [1998] KECA 52 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 1998
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. E. GICHERU, P. K. TUNOI, A. B. SHAH
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentences are deemed adequate.
Facts
Kamakei Leyagu and Loisula Lepelolis were jointly charged with four counts of robbery. Lepelolis pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Leyagu pleaded not guilty and was convicted of the charges. He appealed against both conviction and sentence.
Issues
- whether the conviction is against the weight of evidence
- whether the sentence is excessive
Reasoning
The court considered the seriousness of the crimes and the adequacy of the sentences. The court found no justification to interfere with the sentences.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Appellate Jurisdiction Act
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