Samuel Muturi Kanyotu & 2 others v Republic [2005] KEHC 2571 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2571
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2571 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2005
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for transporting coffee without a movement permit and after hours.CoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The appeals are allowed, the convictions are quashed, and the sentences are set aside. The fines if paid shall be refunded to each appellant.
Facts
The appellants were convicted of transporting coffee without a movement permit and after hours, and were sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs.15,000/- in default to serve 6 months imprisonment on each count.
Issues
- Whether the coffee transported was raw coffee berries and thus not subject to a movement permit.
- Whether the sentence imposed was illegal and above the maximum penalty of Kshs.2,000/- and the default term of 2 months provided under rule 6 of the Coffee (Movement Control) Rules.
Reasoning
The coffee was raw coffee berries, which are not included in the definition of 'coffee' as defined in the Coffee Movement Control Rules, and thus did not require a movement permit. The sentence was illegal as it was above the maximum penalty.
Outcome
Appeals allowed, convictions quashed, sentences set aside.
Orders
- Quash the convictions of each appellant.
- Set aside the sentences imposed.
- Refund the fines if paid to each appellant.
Remedies
- Refund of fines if paid.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Coffee Movement Rules Cap 33 Laws of Kenya.
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