CATHERINE WAMBUI GICHANGA v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 4048 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4048
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 4048 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. S. A. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The court reduces the sentence from five years imprisonment to two years imprisonment effective from the date of conviction in the subordinate court. The appellant should be set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Catherine Wambui Gichanga, was convicted of concealing birth contrary to Section 227 of the Penal Code. She was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was illegal, harsh, and excessive.
- Whether the appellant should be released from prison immediately.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence illegal, harsh, and excessive. It was a misdemeanor carrying a maximum sentence of two years, but the appellant was sentenced to five years. The court noted the appellant was a first offender and had served two years of the sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed with reduced sentence
Orders
- Reduce sentence from five years to two years imprisonment
- Release the appellant from prison immediately
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Griffin v/s Republic (1981) KLR 121
- Wanjema v/s Republic (1971) E.A. 494
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