PATRICK AMORO NYABUTO V REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 2992 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2992
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2992 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is reduced to the period already served. The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant, Patrick Amoro Nyabuto, was convicted of stealing one cow and one calf under Section 278 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Issues
- The harshness of the sentence imposed
- Whether the appellant has been sufficiently punished and reformed
Reasoning
The judge agrees that the sentence was harsh but believes the appellant has been sufficiently punished and reformed.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Reduce the sentence to the period already served
- Set the appellant at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
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