LOISE WANJA NGUNJIRI v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 4042 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4042
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 4042 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The sentence imposed was harsh and manifestly excessive. The appellant was a first offender and not a serial criminal. The sentence is varied to eight months imprisonment, with the appellant being set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Louise Wanja Ngunjiri, was charged with stealing by servant under section 281 of the Penal Code. She pleaded not guilty and was convicted. She was sentenced to four years imprisonment. She appealed on the grounds of sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed was justified and appropriate given the circumstances of the case
- Whether the conviction was safe and consistent with the evidence presented
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be unjustified and excessive, considering the appellant's status as a first offender. The court exercised its discretion to impose a lesser sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed with a reduced sentence
Orders
- The appellant's sentence is commuted to eight months imprisonment
- The appellant is set at liberty
Remedies
- Reduction of sentence to eight months imprisonment
- Release from custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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