Suleiman Saidi Haji v Republic [2019] KECA 136 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 136
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 136 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a Judgment of the High CourtCoramW. Ouko, M.K. Koome, F. Sichahe
Holding
No merit in the appeal regarding conviction, but the enhanced sentences and order of police supervision are set aside. The original sentences of the trial court are substituted.
Facts
The appellant was involved in a series of house break-ins and thefts in May 2012 at Chemnego village, Kakamega County. The police recovered stolen items from the appellant's residence.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The court found the enhanced sentences and order of police supervision unlawful and interfered with them.
Outcome
Affirmed the conviction but set aside the enhanced sentences and order of police supervision.
Orders
- Original sentences of the trial court are substituted.
- Sentences to run concurrently.
Remedies
- Original sentences of the trial court are substituted.
- Sentences to run concurrently.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Registration of Persons Act
Cases cited (2)
- Josea Kibet Koech V. Republic [2010] eKLR
- Isaac Muriithi Wambui V. Republic, Nyeri Criminal Appeal No. 42 of 2013
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