DANIEL NGURE M v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 4970 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4970
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4970 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramG.L. NZIOKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of seven years imprisonment is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, DANIEL NGURE MWAMBI, was charged with the offence of un-natural offence contrary to section 162 (b) of the Penal Code. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to serve seven years imprisonment.
Issues
- The appropriateness of the sentence given the severity of the offence
- The appellant's plea of drunkenness and personal circumstances as grounds for leniency
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's plea of drunkenness and personal circumstances did not justify a lenient sentence. The court also noted the prevalence of such offences and the need for a deterrent sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The sentence of seven years imprisonment is upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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