RICHARD NYAGARA NYANGAI v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 331 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 331
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 331 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramA.O. Muchelule
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
On 30/7/2008, the appellant Richard Nyagara Nyangai was playing pool at Corner Bar in Keroka Township when the complainant Maxwell Ogera came and made abusive comments. The appellant struck the complainant with a stick, causing grievous harm.
Issues
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction
- Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly harsh or excessive
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and rejected the appellant's defense. The sentence was within the range allowed by law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Wanjema v. Republic (1971) EA 494
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