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Daniel Mumos Kabuga v Republic [2012] KEHC 1954 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1954 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1954
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1954 (KLR)
Decided
12 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding

The conviction is upheld, and the sentence of 6 months imprisonment for each of the seven counts, to run consecutively, is confirmed.

Facts

The appellant, Daniel Mumos Kabuga, was charged with seven counts of assault causing actual bodily harm. He was convicted and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for each count, to run consecutively.

Issues

  1. the harshness of the sentence
  2. the propriety of the conviction

Reasoning

The evidence supported the conviction, and the sentence was within the limits of the law. The appellant's appeal on the sentence is dismissed.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction confirmed
  • Sentence of 6 months imprisonment for each of the seven counts, to run consecutively, confirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Section 251 of the Penal Code
  • Section 26(3) of the Penal Code
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