SAMUEL NYAGA MISI v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 310
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH. A. Omondi
Holding
The sentence of 20 years is reduced to 2 years
Facts
On December 25, 2008, the appellant killed the deceased during a drinking session, resulting in multiple deep cuts and fractures.
Issues
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed
- The circumstances of the incident
Reasoning
The court reduced the sentence due to the circumstances of the incident, including the multiple cuts and the deceased's suffering, and the appellant's remorse.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Orders
- The sentence of 20 years is set aside and replaced with a sentence of 2 years imprisonment from the date of conviction
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