Kahindi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E086 of 2023) [2025] KECA 2249 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2249
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2249 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramFA OCHIENG, Fred Ochieng, Githinji, S. M
Holding
The appeal against the sentence is partially allowed due to the direction given regarding the factoring of the time spent in custody before sentencing.
Facts
The appellant, Safari Kaingu Kahindi, was convicted of grievous harm against Kazungu Charo Karisa on April 10, 2014, for damaging Karisa's casuarina trees. The appellant beat and stabbed Karisa during an argument over the trees.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's plea of guilty was equivocal.
- Whether the sentence of 30 years' imprisonment was harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court followed the required legal procedures and that the plea of guilty was unequivocal. The court also noted the appellant's pre-trial custody period and directed that it be factored into the sentence.
Outcome
The appeal against the sentence is partially allowed.
Orders
- The sentence of 30 years' imprisonment is partially allowed.
- The time spent in custody before sentencing is to be factored into the sentence.
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