SIMON IBRAHIM KIPKEMBOI v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1670 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1670
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 1670 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMAKHANDIA J.
Holding
The sentence imposed was harsh and excessive, and is set aside. The appellant is released forthwith.
Facts
The appellant Simon Ibrahim Kipkemboi was jointly charged with shop breaking and stealing, and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. The appellant appealed the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was a first offender
- Whether the maximum sentence of seven years was justified
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The appellant was a first offender, and the maximum sentence should be left to those who have demonstrated serial tendencies. The sentence was harsh and excessive, and the appellant should not have been subjected to the maximum jail term.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence set aside, appellant released
Orders
- Sentence of seven (7) years imprisonment set aside
- Appellant released forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- SAYEKA v. REPUBLIC (1989) KLR 306
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