Vincent Jared Ogutu v Republic [2019] KECA 450 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 450
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 450 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentenceCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, P. O. KIAGE, OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the High Court's decision lacks jurisdiction and the sentence is not manifestly excessive.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and assault causing grievous bodily harm. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and others robbed and assaulted the complainants at Riat market in Kisumu East district.
Issues
- Whether the High Court had jurisdiction to review the sentence
- Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment was manifestly excessive
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal on the grounds that the High Court's decision lacked jurisdiction under section 361(1)(a) and (b) of the Criminal Procedure Code, and that the sentence was not manifestly excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Robert Mutashi Auda v Republic, CRA No. 247 of 2014
- Njoroge v Republic (1982) KLR 388
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru v Republic, Cr App No. 188 of 2000
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