Aggrey Mugesani v Republic [2021] KECA 1001 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1001
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 1001 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramAs Sichale, J., F. Sichale, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appeal on conviction fails and is dismissed. The sentence of the High Court is set aside and substituted with a sentence of twenty (20) years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant Aggrey Mugesani was known as 'Moi' in his village. On September 27-28, 2010, he entered Grace Andisi's house armed with pangas and a torch, cutting her on the head and stealing two mobile phones and a radio.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in altering the sentence from life imprisonment to death sentence
- Whether the appellant is entitled to a reasonable custodial sentence considering the circumstances of the case
Reasoning
The High Court altered the sentence without necessary caution to the appellant, which was irregular and unlawful. The appellant is entitled to a reasonable custodial sentence considering the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal on conviction fails and is dismissed. Sentence set aside and substituted with 20 years imprisonment.
Orders
- Sentence set aside and substituted with 20 years imprisonment
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