SUSAN WAMBOI v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 574 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 574
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 574 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the appellant's sentence is set aside and commuted to the period already served.
Facts
The appellant, Susan Wamboi, was charged with being in possession of chang'aa, a prohibited liquor, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Chang'aa Prohibition Act. She was found in possession of 13 litres of chang'aa at Majengo Estate in Kericho District on February 21, 2006.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution adduced sufficient evidence to sustain the appellant's conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the appellant's sentence was manifestly excessive and without an option of a fine.
Reasoning
The prosecution adduced sufficient evidence to sustain the appellant's conviction beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's sentence was not manifestly excessive and without an option of a fine.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence set aside and commuted.
Orders
- Sentence of one year imprisonment without an option of a fine set aside.
- Appellant ordered released from prison and set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Chang'aa Prohibition Act (Cap. 70 Laws of Kenya)
- Evidence Act
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