CHITI MWACHITI NGOME vs REPUBLIC [2001] KEHC 259 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 259
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 259 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2001
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against sentence onlyCoramP.N. WAKI
Holding
The sentence is set aside and substituted with a fine of Kshs.3000 and 6 months imprisonment for Count 1, and 24 months imprisonment for Count 2.
Facts
The appellant pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm and grievous harm. He used a knife to inflict injuries on two brothers.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the lower court is excessive or manifestly excessive
- Whether the appellant's plea of sickness and reform should be considered
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive and set it aside, considering the appellant's plea of sickness and reform.
Outcome
Appeal succeeds
Orders
- Fine of Kshs.3000 and 6 months imprisonment for Count 1
- 24 months imprisonment for Count 2
Remedies
- Fine of Kshs.3000 and 6 months imprisonment for Count 1
- 24 months imprisonment for Count 2
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 251 of the Penal Code
- Section 234 of the Penal Code
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