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ALI NAKITARE MUSA vs REPUBLIC [2004] KEHC 1785 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 1785 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1785
Citation
[2004] KEHC 1785 (KLR)
Decided
6 April 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of 4 years imprisonment for grievous harmCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding

The appeal is dismissed for lack of merit

Facts

On August 10, 2002, the appellant hit the complainant Mary Naliaka Odhiambo on the head with a stone, causing grievous harm. The complainant visited the hospital and her P3 form was filled by a clinical officer.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court erred in relying on the testimony of the complainant without corroboration
  2. Whether the sentence of 4 years is manifestly excessive

Reasoning

The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony, and the sentence was not excessive.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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