REPUBLIC v MBAJI KOMBO MBAJI [2008] [2008] KEHC 2535 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2535
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2535 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramL. NJAGI
Holding
The court reduces the sentence from five years to two years imprisonment, finding the original sentence to be manifestly excessive.
Facts
The appellant, MBAJI KOMBO MBAJI, pleaded guilty to accusing another person of being a witch under section 6 of the Witchcraft Act, Cap 67 of the Laws of Kenya. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the court can interfere with the sentence
- Whether the sentence is manifestly excessive given the appellant's mental state and status as a first offender
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be excessive due to the appellant's mental state and status as a first offender, and the seriousness of the offence.
Outcome
Appeal successful to the extent of reducing the sentence from five years to two years.
Orders
- Reduce the sentence from five years to two years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Witchcraft Act, Cap 67 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- REX v. MOHAMEDALI JAMAL (1948)15 EACA 126
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